Arlington Echo Summer Jobs –

How to Apply:

Online

Division:

Environmental Literacy & Outdoor Education

Position Summary:
Serves as temporary staff for Outdoor Education summer camp programming.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Help to facilitate a safe and active environment for summer campers K-12th grade (ages of campers dependent on each specific camp)
Encourage and practice environmental stewardship
Supervise day and/or overnight activities
Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for activities
Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Junior Counselor & Counselor-in-Training Age Requirements:
For elementary school camps, Junior Counselors must be at least 16 years of age and CIT’s must be at least 15 years of age.
For middle school camps, Junior Counselors must be at least 18 years of age and CIT’s must be at least 16 years of age.

Senior Counselor Age Requirements:
All Senior Staff must be 21 years of age or older.
** Teachers from Anne Arundel County that enjoy leading campers in a variety of outdoor activities are encouraged to apply for Senior Counselor Positions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work as a team member and show patience when working with students, fellow employees, and parents
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations
Ability to spend extended time outdoors
Aquatic staff must have a current A.A. Co. lifeguard and pool operator’s license. Water Safety Instructor recommended. Canoeing and small craft safety experience is helpful.

Stipend Range:
Senior Counselor Stipend: $950-$1800/ week (dependent on length of camp)

Junior Counselor Stipend: $350- $700/ week (dependent on length of camp)

Aquatic Staff Stipend: dependent on position and certifications held.

For all camps, the counselor-in-training (CIT) position is an unpaid training position.

Location:
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Rd. Millersville, MD 21108

2026 Dates- TBD

For more information contact:

Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Road, Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3822
(if applying for Art or Spanish Camps, please contact the Art Office (410-222-5449) or the World Classical Languages Office (410-222-5424)