Seasonal Assistant Art Camp Director

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in properties are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity and have helped protect more than 50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers and our 100000 Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website .

Posting Information:

Hourly Rate:$20.00-$22.00/hour

Rates aredeterminedbased on relevant experience.

Hours per week:40 hours/weekMondays-Fridays 8:30AM-4:30PM Fridays until 5PMoccasional weekend days/weeknights for training and campadministration

Job Classification:Nonexempt Seasonal

Job Type:OnsitedeCordova

Duration:June1 2026 August24 2026

Location:deCordova Lincoln MA

What Youll Do:

Your Impact:

Are you someone who has a sense of fun and appreciation for complexlogistics Someone who values collaborative interdisciplinary place-based education and the intersections of art nature and science Someone who is creative open-minded curious and flexible and has strong computer and management skills This may be the role for you!

THE HIVE July6-August7 is designed for fifty-six campers ages 5-12 who are curious about the world around them and interested in exploring nature and contemporary artistic ideas through energizing and emergent collaborations culminating each week in large-scale installations in the Sculpture Park.

SUMMER STUDIO FOR TEENS June29-July 3 and August 10-14 offers opportunities for smallcohortof 1316-year-olds to refine and expand artistic techniques create meaningful connections and develop confidence in their unique artistic voice.

For more information aboutthis summersexciting weekly themes and projects please visit:deCordova Camps.

The Role:

As the Assistant Camp Director you will collaborate on managementof The Hive and Summer Studio for Teens. You will support all aspects ofcamp including curriculum administration supplies and communications.

Specifically youll:

• Take the lead in setting up studio spaces before camp and breaking them down after camp

• Support administrative tasks to help prepare for camp licensure and the start of each camp week

• Support Instructors and Junior Instructorswith content andlogisticsbefore and during camp

• Take lead managing high school Junior Instructors(aged 15-18) includingweeklyJunior Instructor meetings

• Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties in preparation for the opening running of and closing camp

• Ensure supplies are ordered organized and distributed to studiosand supply areabefore during and after camp

• Support individual camper behaviors and needs sometimes requiring one-on-one supervision

• Act as a Health Care Supervisor along with the Camp Director by coordinating and overseeing first aid and campermedicationsas necessary.

• Be the substitute Camp Director if needed

• Communicate with camper parents as necessary

This is a seasonal nonexempt position working 40 hours/week reporting to the deCordova Camps Director.

What Youll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Obtained or working towards aBachelorsdegreeor equivalent experience in education art the sciences the humanities or other relevant course ofstudy.

• Has or be willing to obtain camp director certificationfrom ACA or equivalent organization(training is available).

• Has or willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification; training provided if needed.

• Able and willing to work across a 30-acre site both indoors and outside in all types ofsummerweather.

• Able to lift40 pounds.

• Experience working on ateamandworking with children and families.

• Experience managing high schoolers.

• Strong organizational abilities with extreme attention todetail.

• Ability to prioritize and to work both collaboratively andindependently.

• Effective communicator; strong interpersonal skills: helpful calm friendly demeanor.

• Highly computer literate including working with spreadsheets and camp management software.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be 21 years old by the first day of camp

• Full-time availability for camp staff training sessions (May/early June dates TBD) and all weeks of camp (June29-August 14) Mondays-Fridays 8AM-4PM;plustime in May and late August to prepare for and breakdown camp

• A valid drivers license as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy.

• Current authorization to work in the United Statesby thefirst day of employment

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Dont quite have all the skills and experience listed above We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Have questions Contact our People team at !

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.

• Reciprocity Program: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores cafesand onstays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .

Required Experience:

Director