Assistant Camp Director

Engaging as a key member of the MEC seasonal administrative team, the Assistant Camp Director (AD) brings a high level of positive energy while providing effective leadership to daily operations at MEC. Responsibilities include assisting the MEC Director with staff training as well as empowering and supporting outdoor educators (~12), teaching assistants (~4), and operations assistants (~4) to deliver effective, hands-on activities in environmental education, outdoor leadership, and nature exploration. The AD creates and organizes multiple program schedules, helps evaluate and implement educational activities, and plans for MEC-wide programs, activities, and events. The AD supports safe, healthy, and fun programming through daily, on-site supervision and on-call responsibilities, including supervising waterfront activities (at MEC’s one-acre, spring-fed pond), managing the infirmary as needed, and supervising the excursions program (backpacking and canoeing). Other duties include evaluating staff and facility needs, leading and assisting day-to-day care of gardens, preparing supply requisitions, and transporting program participants/staff in MEC vehicles. The AD serves as the Acting Director in the MEC Director’s absence.