Leadership Program Staff
Camp Harbor View changes lives and transforms Boston’s communities by exposing historically underserved youth to the possibilities of a future they may have never envisioned.
At Camp Harbor View, kids can be kids. At each of the five program areas (aquatics, leadership, sports, knowledge is power, and art) campers engage in quality programming and learn the skills they need to succeed outside of camp. Our core values of fun, respect, responsibility, character, courage, and community drive the camp experience and create a safe, fun environment for campers to develop as young leaders. Camp Harbor View staff are responsible for fostering that environment and have the great privilege to model our values for our campers.
Camp Harbor View’s work is focused on providing opportunity to some of Boston’s most historically marginalized communities. We believe that by working together with the families in our program we will make progress in overcoming many of the barriers of systemic inequity and advancing educational and economic parity. We strive to build a staff and board that is reflective of the communities that we serve.
Title/Position: Leadership Program Staff
Reports to: Challenge Course Director
Location: Camp Harbor View, Long Island, Boston MA (ferry transportation provided)
Hours: Seasonal, Full-Time; June 18, 2025 – August 22, 2025; 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
Responsibilities
- Lead middle school-aged youth in leadership programming;
- Assist with the development of a variety of developmentally appropriate activities on the challenge course and initiatives field, focusing on activities and games that encourage teamwork and leadership and teach problem solving and critical thinking skills for middle school-aged youth;
- Assist with the supervision and positive behavior guidance of campers participating in programming at leadership and across the camp community, including, but not limited to, performances, lunch, and the ferry;
- Coach and mentor high school-aged youth in the Leader in Training (LIT) program, regularly communicating with the Challenge Course Director and LIT staff regarding the LIT’s job performance;
- Assist with the initial and end of summer inventory and security and maintenance of materials, equipment, and other resources belonging to the leadership program area;
- Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of the leadership program areas; and
- Other duties that support the Camp Harbor View community as specified by the Challenge Course Director and year-round leadership.
Qualifications
- 18+ years of age;
- Working toward a BA or BS in related field preferred, equivalent experience considered;
- Experience developing and delivering leadership programs for youth;
- Interest in and knowledge of trends in leadership programming, techniques and theory, and utilization of technology in the leadership fields;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- At least 1 month of experience working with youth;
- Ability to supervise and teach middle school-aged youth;
- Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds; and
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.