Description

Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, in Brunswick, Maine, seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and energetic
people-person with strong communication skills to lead our beloved Summer Nature Day Camp
(“CREA Camp”) and to serve in a year-round leadership role as our Director of Education. This position
reports to the Executive Director. To learn more about BTLT, please visit www.btlt.org.

Hours: 36 hours per week, year-round (*Note that these year-round hours are an average across the year;
the camp director will need to be on-site, full time, for 42 hrs/week during the 7 weeks summer camp is in
session, and correspondingly fewer hours during winter months)

Compensation: $56,160 annual salary, plus benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid vacation
and sick time, 13 paid holidays, access to free BTLT’s CREA Summer Camp, regular staff potlucks &
volunteer outings, and some remote work options.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Oversee the wide range of environmental educational programs offered by BTLT, ensuring that these
programs carry out our mission in alignment with strategic plan goals
-Develop and manage budgets and annual work plans for the education department.
-Supervise education department staff year-round, and oversee progress on projects and deliverables.
-Write and manage grants to support education initiatives.
-Lead occasional community programs & represent the organization at public events.
-Collaborate with other departments to integrate education & community outreach goals.
-Work closely with leadership team to carry out department head duties, such as aiding with BTLT
operations and implementation of strategic plan
-Serves as CREA Camp Director, leading all aspects of camp operations (see below).

Responsibilities specific to camp:

Plan, organize, and oversee 7 weeks of nature-based summer camp for campers ages 6-13 and
Counselors in Training ages 13-17.
Develop and manage the annual camp budget.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise seasonal camp staff and volunteers.
Create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for campers and staff.
Maintain compliance with all state licensing requirements and safety standards.
Administer camp registration & payment system, including using Jotform, Excel, Paypal, and
extensive communication with parents over email.
Oversee camp operations and staff for 7 weeks while camp is in session, including a focus on
leadership training for counselors-in-training (CITs)
Plan themes & activities for camp, including ordering all needed supplies.

Requirements

Qualifications:
At least 2 years experience directing or coordinating youth programs, outdoor education, or camps.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
Be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and engaging with children, families, and community
partners.
Experience in grant writing (preferred)
Hold child & adult First Aid/CPR and/or WFA certification (or willingness to obtain).

The candidate must also...
Believe in BTLT’s mission of conservation, environmental education, local agriculture, and
connecting people to nature.
Be a motivated team player
Be comfortable working independently, both in terms of taking initiative and problem-solving;
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and keen attention to detail;
Be proficient in Microsoft programs, particularly Excel and Word; e-mail; and technology;
Be able to manage diverse tasks, effectively prioritize and manage time, and meet deadlines;
Have excellent interpersonal skills;
Be able to pay close attention to confidentiality.