Camp Counselor Barry Conservation 4H Camp

The Barry Conservation Camp (BCC) Counselor has the overall responsibility of the health and well being of campers in their charge. The Counselor 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 Barry Conservation Camp will be a formative life experience – and a ton of fun!

This is an adjunct exempt position to be paid a salary from June 17 to August 8, 2025.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• 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.
  
  

Applicant Materials

• Resume/CV
  
  

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.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action 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.

Location:

Lancaster