Nature Camp staff in New Haven!

Nature Camp staff in New Haven! Common Ground

• 3.7 New Haven, CT Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $17.50
• $21.63 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Outdoor work Full Job Description Common Ground Camp serves children ages 4
• 14.

Our campus includes a farm, forest, and lots of opportunities for playing and learning in nature! Camp staff work together to plan activities that range from cooking and fort building to stream stomping and nature arts. We are looking for staff who have big hearts, love kids, and want to spend their summer active and outside. Staff do not need to have expertise in all program areas, but everyone must be ready to work outside, be active, be highly responsible, and have fun with children for all the hours they are at camp. All applicants who love nature and children and have relevant experience are welcome and encouraged

• our camp staff represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Duties for all camp staff include:
• Support our camp mission and culture through thoughtful participation in camp staff week and staff meetings with the goal of creating a fun, safe, inclusive camp experience for our diverse camp community.
• Work almost entirely outside in nature, in all weather, with good energy and attitude! We have access to indoor spaces for thunderstorms or other outdoor emergencies.
• Supervise & interact with campers during instructional, recreation, and lunch times
• Supervise & direct Counselors and Junior Counselors (ages 14
• 18)
• Responsible for physical/emotional safety of all participants, including proactive behavior management and providing basic First Aid.
• Contribute to clean-up and care for campus and program materials as needed at the end of each camp day.

Currently seeking CAMP FLOATERS, who serve as helpers in any and all camp groups! This role is great for folks who are flexible, get along well with anyone, and like to work with kids of all ages. One day you might be making mud pies with 4 year olds and the next you might be supporting campfire cooking with 12 year olds!

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum age is 18 years old. Our camp staff come from all ages and backgrounds and our current team is ages 18

• 65+ Experience working with groups of children in formal or informal settings (school, nature center, summer camp, scouts, etc).

Experience with groups of 10 or more children is preferred. Ability and desire to work and participate in community with children and adults of all identities. Our staff team and the campers we serve are diverse in many ways and all staff are expected to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming camp environment. Enthusiasm for exploring nature with children. Basic knowledge of the natural world is preferred, but not required in all roles. Experience (personal or professional) with one or more program activity areas is preferred. Seeking staff with expertise in camp songs and games, leading music with children, gardening, farm care, hiking and outdoor adventure, naturalist skills, cooperative games, nature arts, building and tinkering, storytelling and role playing games, cooking with children, and outdoor adventure! Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather (including summer heat & humidity and/or rain) and to be physically active for most of an 8 hour day. This is a physically intensive job that includes significant movement throughout the day, including walking and hiking on uneven terrain, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying. Ability to be emotionally and socially "on" for the majority of an 8 hour day. A typical day includes 6.5 hours of direct time with campers, requiring emotional presence and energy to engage with children and coworkers. Demonstrated commitment, reliability, punctuality, and responsible behavior at previous jobs

Job Schedule:

Camp dates are weekdays, Tuesday, June 23

• Friday, August 7, 2026 (including staff training week). Applicants who can commit to all camp dates receive hiring preference. Additional, optional work from August 10
• 28 may be available Hours are 8 AM
• 4 PM or 9:30 AM
• 5:30

PM Location:

Common Ground, 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT 06515 A

STAFF DISCOUNT

on fees is available for camp employees with dependent children ages 4

• 14 and morning and extended day care are provided free for children of employees while their parent is working at camp.

To Apply:

Apply on Indeed. Interviews will be scheduled with qualified applicants Applications accepted until positions are full.

Pay:

$17.50

• $21.63 per hour Application Question(s): Are you available to work every weekday, June 23
• August 7? Shifts are 8 AM
• 4 PM or 9:30 AM
• 5:30 PM.

Do you have experience working in a paid role with children? What is your email address? We will reach out by email, NOT on Indeed (Indeed messaging is not always reliable).

Work Location:

In person