Camp Counselor Barry Conservation 4H Camp

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Oregon; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

Barry Conservation 4-H Camp is seeking a Seasonal Counselor to supervise campers, lead activities, and help maintain a safe, fun environment during the June–August 2027 season. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and positive examples for youth in a cabin-based setting.

Responsibilities include directing activities, enforcing safety procedures, communicating with staff, and supporting pre/post camp tasks as needed. Location: Lancaster, NH.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to supervise groups of campers.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and enforce policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of campers and promote life skills growth.
• Enforce safety policies and guide campers during emergencies.
• Take a leadership role in camp community and collaborate with staff.
• Lead or assist with teaching in program areas and activities.
• Maintain communication with staff and administrative team.
• Complete required reports and representations during camper check-in/out.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Judgement

Self-motivation

Job description

The BCC Counselor has the overall responsibility of the health and well being of campers in their charge. He or she will provide guidance to campers in daily camp living and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for campers. The Counselor will strive to provide a positive example, be a good team member, work well unsupervised, have excellent judgement, work hard, and have a good sense of humor. Serving as a Counselor at BCC will be a formative life experience – and a ton of fun! Seasonal position working from June to August 2027.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise small and large groups of campers. This includes but is not limited to living in a cabin with campers, taking responsibility for multiple cabin supervision, maintaining clear and reasonable expectations for campers and promoting life skills growth in campers.
• Understand and enforce policies and safety procedures, actively identify and eliminate hazards and provide guidance to campers during emergencies.
• Take an active leadership role in camp community. This includes but is not limited to working cooperatively with camp staff, being a team player, accepting responsibilities as assigned and taking initiative to complete tasks as needed.
• Lead or assist with teaching in program areas, recreation activities and planning and leading activities.
• Supervise and account for the well being of all campers within your charge including those assigned in a cabin group or those that are placed in your charge during program activities.
• Maintain open and constructive lines of communication with other staff members and the administrative team.
• Complete reports as required.
• Represent Barry Conservation 4-H Camp in an enthusiastic, supportive and informative manner during camper check-in, check-out and at any time when dealing with the general public.
• Assist with pre-camp and post-camp duties.
• Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisory staff.

Compensation Pay Range: $4500 to $5500 based on experience.

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.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

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

Location: Lancaster.

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About the University System

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.