Camp Assistant; Environmental Education Assistant

Camp Assistant (Environmental Education Assistant)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Employment Classification: Exempt

Start date: May 26, 2026

End date: August 5, 2026

Apply by: Open Until Filled

Reports to: Education Manager

Compensation: $4,100 stipend (plus $75/day for training)

Trees Atlanta is a nonprofit community group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. Since its beginnings, Trees Atlanta’s goals have been to plant new trees, conserve existing trees, replace trees lost to development and hazards, and educate the public on the many benefits of trees. Trees Atlanta has become one of the most widely-known and respected non-profits locally, as well as nationally, for their work as stewards of our urban environment.

To date, Trees Atlanta has planted and cared for over 170,000 trees in metro Atlanta.

Atlanta is looking for a Camp Assistant to help with the facilitation of its Junior Tree Keeper Camp. This position is a great fit for applicants seeking a summer internship and is ideal for recent high school graduates (or equivalent), as well as first year college students who are looking for an entry-level position in the field of environmental education. Camp Assistants will be assigned to one of the age groups listed below for the summer session, and will be paired with 1-2 Camp Counselors who lead the camp group throughout the course of the camp day.

• Rising 1st Grade (10 campers per group - NON-biking group)
• Rising 2nd - 3rd Grade (20 campers per group - Biking Group)

• Providing support leading lessons, activities, or games by managing camper attention, facilitating the preparing of materials and supplies, and redirecting the focus and attention of campers
• Taking the supportive role in a collaborative group atmosphere while working with Camp Counselors to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and communicate ideas regarding camp logistics, group dynamics, and behavior management
• Working collaboratively with the Camp Counselors to monitor the participation and safety of campers during group bike rides with up to 20 campers along the Atlanta Beltline (if placed in a biking group) or group walks (if placed in the non-biking group)
• Ensuring that campers are following the behavior/safety expectations setup by the Camp Counselors at the beginning of the week, and assisting with behavior management when needed

• Mentor a team of 2-4 Junior Interns (middle/high school-aged volunteers) by delegating tasks, modeling behavior, and being a main point of contact)
• Taking photos of camp activities for Trees Atlanta marketing staff to share on social media

• Minimum education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Desire to work with young students in rising grade levels 1-6 with an environmental education focus; experience working with this age group preferred
• Ability to ride a bike / Bike maintenance skills are helpful; two camp groups will be riding bikes throughout the day, and one will be a non-biking group
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment, including the Camp Lead, Camp Counselors, and Junior Interns
• Have a positive attitude, especially in an active outdoor environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.

• Must be capable of being very active outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to summer sun, heat, inclement weather, and natural wildlife habitats, including animals and/or insects for extended periods of time.
• Must be a confident and safe bike rider able to ride several miles each day of camp.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively.

There are 8 one-week sessions of Junior Tree Keeper Camp during the summer (June 2 –July 31). There is no camp programming in the week of July 4 holiday. The schedule for this position involves a 36 hour work week while camp is in session, with a 4-day paid orientation session before the…