Position/Title: Camp Counselor (Temporary)
Department: Education
Supervisor: Family Programs Manager
Nashville Zoo Mission:
Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.
Description: Nashville Zoo is seeking upbeat, positive individuals to lead the summer camp program, voted best camp in Nashville. Nashville Zoo offers a wide variety of camp programs designed for animal enthusiasts in grades kindergarten through high school. While animals are a big focus of our camp programs, we strive for a balance between animals and nature while encouraging other interests, passions and activities youth might have. Whether a child’s favorite animal is a leopard, they love to play sports, sing, or enjoy art, there is something for them at Nashville Zoo camp and we are looking for camp counselors who will be just as excited to explore and learn along with them! Camp Counselors are responsible for facilitating age-appropriate lessons, activities, crafts, and games that focus on animals, conservation, and the environment. Ideal candidates possess an enthusiasm for working with and empowering youth.
Applicants must be available Monday through Friday, May 11 through August 3, 2026 (Monday following conclusion of camp), which includes 2 weeks of training, 10 weeks of camp programming and 1 additional day for camp wrap-up. Camp counselors are allowed up to one week of unpaid vacation during the duration of the position (must be pre-approved by hiring manager). Counselors will work between 32 and 40 hours per week with exception of holiday weeks when there isn't camp on Memorial Day or Juneteenth.
Visit:Zoo Camps (nashvillezoo.org) to learn about the different camp programs at Nashville Zoo this summer.
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