About Trail Blazers
In 1887, John Ames Mitchell, editor of Life magazine, raised $800 to send 266 children from New York City to the Life Fresh Air Farm in Branchville, Connecticut. Since that first summer, thousands of children and teens have participated in our nature-based summer camp and after-school programs in New York and New Jersey. Our play-based programs are designed with social emotional learning at the forefront, and focus on environmental science, experiential learning, and outdoor adventures.
Our overnight camp program is situated on 1000 forested acres in northwest New Jersey. We hold the strong belief that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, and grow at camp, and our extensive scholarship program ensures that Trail Blazers is accessible for all.
Summary of Position
The Overnight Camp Director is a proactive and hands-on leader. They are responsible for the development and direct implementation of our residential summer camp program. This is a full time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Programs. The position requires 3 months living on site at camp, with room and board provided.
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We believe that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.
About Trail Blazers
In 1887, John Ames Mitchell, editor of Life magazine, raised $800 to send 266 children from New York City to the Life Fresh Air Farm in Branchville, Connecticut. Since that first summer, thousands of children and teens have participated in our nature-based summer camp and after-school programs in New York and New Jersey. Our play-based programs are designed with social emotional learning at the forefront, and focus on environmental science, experiential learning, and outdoor adventures.
Our overnight camp program is situated on 1000 forested acres in northwest New Jersey. We hold the strong belief that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, and grow at camp, and our extensive scholarship program ensures that Trail Blazers is accessible for all.
Summary of Position
The Overnight Camp Director is a proactive and hands-on leader. They are responsible for the development and direct implementation of our residential summer…
English fluency required
English fluency required
To be considered for this role, email a resume and cover letter to jobs@trailblazers.org with the subject line Overnight Camp Director. In order for your application to be routed to the correct place, this exact subject line must be used.
To be considered for this role, email a resume and cover letter to jobs@trailblazers.org with the subject line Overnight Camp Director. In order for your application to be routed to…