Assistant Director

Summer Camp Assistant Director

Allandale Farm is a working vegetable farm and plant nursery. We also operate an outdoor nature-based summer program for children ages 4-13. The Summer Camp Assistant Director is a seasonal position with flexible minimal part-time hours in the pre-season and full-time hours during the seven-week summer program. The 2024 camp season will run for 7 weeks from 6/24-8/9 with a 6-hour/day core program and extended day opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Together with the Director:
• Training of all camp staff, including safety, procedural and curricular trainings
• Point person for staff and family communications
• Be present whenever camp is in session and children are present
• Supervise daily check-in and check-out of all campers
• Supervise and direct all staff assigned to work with the camp program to lead group activities and other camp staff duties
• Ensure the staff is adhering to all required summer camp safety guidelines and procedures including those specific to outdoor and farm environments
• Visit with each group daily to observe and support staff/child interactions
• Provide constructive feedback to the staff while respecting their leadership of the campers
• Report medical and social/emotional concerns to parents/guardians and the director
• Ensure camp program equipment is maintained and stocked, including first aid supplies
• Maintain weekly camp records, together with director
• Ensures thorough season wrap-up, including oversight of physical clean-up and final administrative tasks
• Reports to Summer Camp Director

Qualifications:

• Summer camp experience with at least two years in a leadership role in a summer camp or other equivalent program
• Degree in education or similar field strongly preferred
• Passion for working with children and young adults
• Experience in farming/natural sciences/outdoor education strongly preferred
• Effective manager of family and camper relationships
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively and independently toward shared goals
• Able to comfortably lift 50 lbs and work on feet in an outdoor setting all day

Compensation:

• $20-$25/hour, based on experience
• 25% employee discount
• Sustainable Transportation benefit

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Chestnut Hill, MA 02467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person