Barry Conservation Camp Assistant Director

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Oregon; On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire's Barry Conservation 4-H Camp is seeking a Seasonal Assistant Camp Director for June to August 2027 in Lancaster. You will assist in training and supervising staff, coordinate weekly programs, and help deliver high‑quality camp activities.

You will maintain ACA and UNH standards, address camper issues, prepare weekly newsletters, and represent UNH 4-H Camps at events. This position is funded externally and may be affected by sponsor funding.

Job description

The Barry Conservation 4-H Camp Assistant Camp Director

Seasonal position from June to August 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and supervision of all Camp Staff. This includes assisting in the coordination and leading of staff orientation and in-services, systematically supervising all staff, and providing opportunities for corrective feedback during the summer season.
• Coordinate, schedule and supervise weekly programs including staff schedules, time off and program curriculums.
• Supervise program delivery of activities at camp, including but not limited to assisting with the development of new and innovative programs and maintaining existing operations at the highest quality.
• Develop and present program activities when needed.
• Maintain all camp functions within the standards set by the American Camping Association, State of New Hampshire Department of Health, University of New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension, New Hampshire Fish and Game, and all other regulatory bodies.
• Address all camper issues in a professional and efficient manner.
• Maintain open communication with administrative team and Camp Director.
• Prepare weekly Family Newsletter as well as weekly and season-end reports as required and requested.
• Represent UNH 4-H Youth Camps enthusiastically and appropriately at all times and attend related functions representing UNH 4-H Camps as needed and requested.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director and Camps Administrator.

Compensation Pay Range: $6000 to $7000

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Lancaster

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.