NIGHT Counselor

Northbay-LL; Town of North East (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthBay seeks a Part-Time Seasonal Night Counselor to guide a consistent group of middle school students through outdoor evening programs in NorthEast, MD. You will lead night hikes, crafts, and safety activities, fostering belonging and personal growth.

Responsibilities include delivering NorthBay curriculum, supervising dinner and evening routines, and collaborating with daytime staff to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to lead activities in an outdoor setting.
• Comfortable managing groups in both structured and dynamic environments.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and activities for the student group inclusive of night hikes and lighting beach bonfires.
• Learn all student names and build a positive, inclusive group culture.
• Foster a sense of belonging through relationship-building and restorative practices.
• Support student well-being in partnership with wellness staff and school chaperones.
• Deliver NorthBay curriculum, including outdoor mini-lessons (up to 60 minutes).
• Facilitate team-building activities using challenge courses and games.
• Assist in high adventure experiences (e.g., ropes course, zipline, giant swing).
• Help students properly fit and use safety equipment.
• Lead post-activity debriefs to help students reflect and make meaning.
• Lead nature based explorations such as beach hikes etc.
• Oversee and manage group participation during dinner, including line-up and clean-up.
• Escort and supervise students during NorthBay Live.
• Facilitate post-show discussions to connect themes to students’ lived experiences.
• Lead night hikes that incorporate environmental education and reflective discussion.
• Facilitate bonfire experiences, including group discussions and activities.
• Participate in a direct hand-off with daytime educators to ensure continuity of care and experience.
• Collaborate regularly with fellow counselors and supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor leadership

Student engagement

Group facilitation

Job description

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NIGHT Counselor

Part-Time Seasonal North East, MD, US

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.50 Hourly

Night counselor

Position Overview

The counselor plays a critical role in shaping the NorthBay student experience by building strong, supportive communities during afternoon and evening programming. This position is responsible for guiding a consistent group of students through a meaningful, engaging, and well-structured outdoor school experience that fosters belonging, connection, and personal action.

counselors partner closely with daytime educators to ensure continuity of experience and support students socially, emotionally, and physically throughout their time at NorthBay.

Schedule & Compensation

Hours: 32 hours per week

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Overnight Requirement (as needed):

Occasional overnight cabin supervision on a rotating basis

Additional $125 flat rate per overnight shift

Departure the following morning at approximately 8:30 AM

Core Responsibilities

Student Experience & Community Building

Work with a consistent group of students and remain with them throughout the full shift

Lead lessons and activities for the student group inclusive of night hikes and lighting beach bonfires

Learn all student names and build a positive, inclusive group culture

Foster a sense of belonging through relationship-building and restorative practices

Support student well-being in partnership with wellness staff and school chaperones

Assist with evening routines including showers, phone calls home, and bedtime transitions

Facilitate learning and personal growth experiences

Program Facilitation

Deliver NorthBay curriculum, including outdoor mini-lessons (up to 60 minutes), such as wetlands, vultures, and biodiversity surveys

Facilitate team-building activities using challenge courses and games

Assist in high adventure experiences (e.g., ropes course, zipline, giant swing)

Help students properly fit and use safety equipment

Lead post-activity debriefs to help students reflect and make meaning

Lead nature based explorations such as beach hikes etc.

Evening Programming

Oversee and manage group participation during dinner, including line-up, clean-up, and large-group dynamics.

Escort and supervise students during NorthBay Live

Facilitate post-show discussions to connect themes to students’ lived experiences

Lead night hikes that incorporate environmental education and reflective discussion

Facilitate bonfire experiences, including group discussions and activities

Participate in a direct hand-off with daytime educators to ensure continuity of care and experience

Collaborate regularly with fellow counselor s and supervisors

Work under the guidance and support of a manager to support students and continuously improve program delivery

Qualifications & Skills

Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred

Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills

Ability to lead activities in an outdoor setting

Comfortable managing groups in both structured and dynamic environments

Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive community