Camp Director at the Trustees Crane Estate

Could you be the next director of SummerQuest Camp at the spectacular Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts? SummerQuest Camp is an outdoor adventure camp whose goal is to get children outside and encourage them to develop essential skills, while inspiring in each child a personal connection to nature. Joining The Trustees is not just a job; it is a commitment to inviting the next generation of stewards to learn from the spectacular properties we protect, and enjoy these distinctive places along with us. 

Who We Are: 
SummerQuest at The Crane Estate is a 9-week coastal camp for ages 5–14 running June 24-August 23. Start date is targeted at April 1, 2024 to begin camp preparations.  

For camp details, please review the SummerQuest web pages. 

The Trustees (our parent organization) is a non-profit conservation organization that helps protect more than 50,000 acres across Massachusetts, including 25,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. Join us by educating about our organization’s work in land conservation and stewardship, the coast and ecology, sustainable agriculture, advocacy, culture, and history. Visit our extensive website demonstrating our commitment to land conservation and stewardship, the coast and ecology, sustainable agriculture, advocacy, culture, and history since 1891. 

Who You Are:  
You are passionate about working with young people and are committed to helping them to cultivate a sense of place through dynamic learning experiences. You relish spending time outdoors and care deeply for the environment. You thrive in a team-based workplace, have a strong work ethic, are flexible, think on your feet, and consistently seek out new learning opportunities. Your friendly, cooperative nature and commitment to excellence in your work are evident.  

A Day in the Life:  

• Oversee the daily execution of programs designed to encourage campers to investigate The Crane Estate’s unique identity from the standpoint of place – with a focus on environmental education.   
• Create and implement a thoughtful schedule of educational and fun activities reflective of the weekly themes.  
• Supervise Camp Educators and assist the Crane Education Manager in the supervision of camp leadership staff.  
• Assist with Camp Educator goal setting, self-evaluation, and evaluation process.  
• Provide resources, feedback, and regular communication to Camp Educators so that they can effectively supervise campers and execute the daily schedule.   
• Complete administrative duties including paperwork organization, parent communication, and preparing for upcoming camp sessions.  
• Manage photo and video content intended for parent communications and internal marketing.   
• Participate in program development and camp evaluation meetings as part of the camp leadership team.  
• Assist with pre- and post-season responsibilities 

Compensation is $23/hour. 
In addition to gaining great hands-on leadership experience and working each day at the magnificent Crane Estate and Crane Beach, Trustees employees receive free admission to our beautiful 120+ properties across Massachusetts, as well as discounts at programs, cafes, and stores.