Lead Camp Counselor

Zoo New England
Any Location, MA
Category Education
Job Description
The Lead Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting in making our summer ZooCamp program safe, fun, educational, and aligned to our mission. The position involves leading and working with other camp counselors, interns, volunteers, teen counselors, and other staff to plan, prepare, and execute all camp activities, crafts, games, animal encounters, tours through the Zoo, and other aspects of ZooCamp.

Requirements

  • Assist in conducting all aspects of daily operations for our summer ZooCamp for ages 4-14
  • Facilitate educational activities and games for up to 30 campers
  • Assist with the preparation of schedules, activities, and crafts
  • Lead extended care for up to 20 campers
  • Collaborate with other camp staff to facilitate one to two, single-day, weekend camp sessions in June
  • Seek to continue learning more about our animals at Franklin Park Zoo, to be able to better teach campers
  • Provide guidance for other camp counselors about zoo interpretation based on knowledge of the zoo and animals
  • Ability to communicate with Zoo guests and provide excellent customer service and positive interactions with all Zoo guests, employees, and camp families
  • Fill in for the ZooCamp Coordinator when needed
  • Work collaboratively with other staff, Education volunteers, teens, and interns
  • Assume other duties as assigned by the ZooCamp Coordinator or Education Manager
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