Summer Camp Counselor
Supportive, camper-facing role with Aftercare leadership
ROLE:
Rutabaga Toy Library’s Nature Arts Summer Camp is a creative, nature-based program for children ages 5–12. Each day includes outdoor adventures, art-making with natural and upcycled materials, and joyful, small-group experiences rooted in curiosity and sustainability.
We’re looking for a Summer Camp Counselor to join our team! This is a supportive, camper-facing role perfect for someone with a few seasons of experience working with kids. Counselors help run daily activities, guide small groups, and serve as the lead adult during our relaxed, play-based Aftercare program (3–5:30pm). This position is ideal for someone who’s dependable, playful, and ready to jump into hands-on work with kids—all while working alongside a passionate team.
Responsibilities:
Participate in daily camp activities, helping facilitate art projects, nature play, and group routines
Support group transitions, safety checks, and camper supervision throughout the day
Step into leadership as needed, occasionally guiding your own small group
Provide gentle oversight and creative energy during Aftercare, offering relaxed play options and helping kids wind down
Serve as the primary caregiver from 3–5:30pm, followed by daily cleanup and prep through 6pm
Collaborate with and support our CITs
REQUIREMENTS:
2+ years of experience in summer camp environments
Enthusiastic, dependable, and flexible team player
Creative and calm—especially during unstructured play and transitions
Excited to work outdoors and engage with kids through art, storytelling, nature, and open-ended fun
RATE & Info:
This is a seasonal full-time position (Monday–Friday, 9:30am–6pm)
Pay is $15–17/hour, depending on experience
Includes 2-3 days of paid prep and training prior to the camp start
2025 camp season runs 10 weeks, June 16 through August 22 + June 12 & 13
Opportunities for continued work with our Nature Arts Days Off Camps and school-year programming
why you’ll love it:
Be part of a small, supportive team doing meaningful, creative work
Gain hands-on experience with kids and build confidence in group leadership
Help shape a nurturing, eco-minded space for children and families
Spend your summer unplugged, outdoors, and in community
How to Apply:
Please complete this APPLICATION FORM, including attaching your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for our Nature Arts Summer Camp team. We’d plan to review candidates and make a final decision by the end of May 2025 or sooner. Thank you!
Rutabaga Toy Library is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.