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Thetrustees

Seasonal Assistant Art Camp Director

Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • THE HIVE, July 6-August 7, 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, June 29-July 3 and August 10-14, offers opportunities for small cohort of 13-16-year-olds to refine and expand artistic techniques, create meaningful connections, and develop confidence in their unique artistic voice.
  • As the Assistant Camp Director, you will collaborate on management of The Hive and Summer Studio for Teens.
  • You will support all aspects of camp, including curriculum, administration, supplies, and communications.

Requirements

  • Experience working on a team and working with children and families.
  • Experience managing high schoolers.
  • Ability to prioritize and to work both collaboratively and independently.

Nice to have

  • 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 (June 29-August 14), Mondays-Fridays, 8AM-4PM
  • plus time in May and late August to prepare for and breakdown camp A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees' driving policy.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check Don't quite have all the skills and experience listed above?
  • We still want to hear from you!
  • Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org!
  • 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 (June 29-August 14), Mondays-Fridays, 8AM-4PM

Skills

  • helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Highly computer literate, including working with spreadsheets and camp management software.
  • Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement.
  • Have questions?
  • 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?
  • For more information about this summer's exciting weekly themes and projects, please visit: deCordova Camps.

Benefits

  • The Trustees' commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

Company info

  • Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization.
  • The Trustees' preserves, for public use and enjoyment, of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
  • Our 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 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ 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 100,000 Member households.
  • We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.
  • Posting Information: Hourly Rate: $20.00-$22.00/hour Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
  • Hours per week: 40 hours/week, Mondays-Fridays, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Fridays until 5PM, occasional weekend days/weeknights for training and camp administration Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal Job Type: Onsite, deCordova Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 24, 2026 Location: deCordova, Lincoln, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: Are you someone who has a sense of fun and appreciation for complex logistics?
  • This may be the role for you!

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
  • 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.
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