
Nature-Based Educator Summer Camp Staff
Posted March 2025
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Nature-Based Summer Camp Staff, Center for Wildlife- Dynamic and unique conservation medicine and nature-based education center seeks full-time, experienced and passionate nature-based education professional who is emotionally intelligent and highly organized. Under the supervision of the Education & Outreach Director, the Nature Based Summer Camp Staff (NBSCS) is responsible for the daily functions of day camps including: Daily setup and breakdown of activity spaces and any equipment used, AM camper Check in time and PM check out, leading nature based play sessions and classes, daily oversight of camper safety and communication to parents when needed, communication of breaks with CFW staff to ensure coverage and engagement with our ambassadorial animals and FT Center for Wildlife Staff.
Under the direction of the Education & Outreach Director and FT staff, and together with volunteers, the Summer Day Camp Instructors will host campers between ages 5 to 14 years on any given week and run Monday through Friday. Camp season is July through the end of August, and ambassador care and enrichment for the Education and Outreach Program. The NBSCS is also responsible for representing CFW and providing tours and attending fundraising events where appropriate. The NBSCS serves as a member of the CFW team and will collaborate with all departments to support the greater mission of Center for Wildlife.
CFW Summer Camp runs Mon-Thurs starting Monday July 7th running through until the end of August. Applicants are asked to be available for the duration of this time. The position is part-time, seasonal hourly.

Located at our main campus in Cape Neddick, ME at the base of Mount Agamenticus and surrounded by 16,000 acres of trails and conservation land, Center for Wildlife is the ideal place to connect community members of all ages to wildlife and ecology. We offer a positive work culture, promote work/life balance, and a generous benefits package including health insurance; matching retirement contributions; paid time off for vacations, sick time, and holidays; professional development; and more. Starting salary commensurate with experience.
To apply for this position, please read the full position description and submit your resume and cover letter to “Josh Bower, Education and Outreach Director" at staffing@thecenterforwildlife.org.
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To download the full position description, please click HERE.