Summer Camp Counselor

Description

Job Title: Summer Camp counselor (seasonal)

Department: Education

Reports to: Public Program Manager

Dates: May 20th - August 7, 2026

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Job Summary:

The Fernbank Summer Camp Counselors lead all program instruction and supervision of campers, grades K-6. Counselors act as positive role models, encouraging them to grow and learn through indoor and outdoor educational activities. Counselors are enthusiastic and safety-conscious caregivers for each of their campers.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leads crafts, games, and learning activities for groups of campers
• Provides behavioral supervision and correction to campers as needed, bringing in senior staff as needed
• Provides camper supervision during pre and/or aftercare
• Communicates daily with camp parents as needed
• Records and reports any incidents during the camp day
• Prepares, sets up, breaks down camp spaces for daily activities
• Sets up and breaks down camp spaces at the beginning and end of the season
• Maintains high level of cleanliness in camp spaces
• Attends required counselor training including CPR/AED/First Aid training
• Acts respectfully and responsibly and serves as a good role model to campers
• Additional duties as need to ensure a smooth camp program

Preferred Experience:

• Previous childcare and child education experience required
• Background in STEAM field or education
• Previous customer service experience

Skills and Attributes:

• Must be available weekly between May 20th and July August 7 for full 10.5 weeks
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must pass a background check before hire
• Must enjoy working with children between the ages of 5 and 13
• Interest in education and STEAM fields
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for up to 9 hours per day
• Comfortable working daily in a consistently high-energy environment
• Flexibility and a willingness to help wherever needed
• Energetic and creative, with good problem-solving abilities
• Able to learn quickly and deliver information in front of an audience

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
2/4/2026

Number of Openings
5

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization
Fernbank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is one of the most popular and iconic cultural attractions in Atlanta. Home to the world's largest dinosaurs, Atlanta's biggest movie screen and one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont forest in the United States, Fernbank brings science to life through immersive programming and unmatched experiences that encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. Fernbank continues its environmental legacy to protect Fernbank Forest while fulfilling an educational mission to inspire lifelong learning of natural history.

Fernbank's Values:
Science and the natural world inspire us.
Curiosity drives us.
Inclusivity strengthens us.
Community empowers us.
Resourcefulness advances us.
Integrity grounds us.

This position is currently accepting applications.