Inspire children to build a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world as you help them to catch frogs at the pond, create a miniature homestead village in the woods or learn how to paddle on a river.
Job Summary: Seeking crew leaders, ages 16 years and older, to join a team of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect children with nature through educational, recreational, and cultural experiences. CNC is in search of candidates with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children by providing powerful, dynamic programs outdoors. Your responsibilities include organizing lunchtime activities, leading community-building events, managing volunteers, and providing essential support to counselors and camp groups. They will help support various activities in field ecology, historic farm life, sensory awareness, wildlife studies, and nature crafts. Canoeing, kayaking, and overnight camping trips are also included in some programs. Campers attend programs from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Objective: To assist the Leadership Team in developing and implementing all camp programming to support and strengthen campers' relationships with the natural world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise campers, ensuring their safety and well-being Follow and enforce all camp policies, rules and regulations Provide first aid to campers according to camp policy Help plan all camp gatherings (lunchtime activities & community gatherings) Provide a Monday orientation for middle and high school volunteers [Counselors-in-Training (CITs)]; organize and supervise volunteers during lunchtime activities, including recycling and games Communicate regularly with Counselors and the Leadership Team Help organize and direct parents and campers on the first day of camp Participate in pre-camp and on-going trainings Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Assistant DirectorRequired Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Schedule: Paid staff training: May 26 -June 2 and June 29- July 1. Camp sessions run June 3 through August 7 with no camp July 2-3. Exit evaluations and clean up days will be Aug 10-12. *Volunteer Crew Leaders will be required to work two training weeks and four additional weeks throughout the summer season. The scheduled weeks will be assigned before May 13th, 2026, for a total of six paid weeks.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $500 per week ($12.50/hr) with additional stipends for overnight camps ($75/night in the field), staff uniform, CNC membership, 20% discount in Nature Center Store, 10% discount on program fees.
Status: Full time, seasonal
Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Steve Frisbee, Camp Director, at sfrisbee@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640
Application Deadline : February 13, 2026 (Interviews will be held by invitation February 25, 2026)
Overview : CNC is a nonprofit, environmental education organization. Its mission is to connect all people to nature through educational,
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