What’s it like to be on the Solar Youth team?
- The Solar Youth team is hard-working, collaborative, and passionate about supporting the youth of New Haven;
- We believe that ALL young people, with any mix of assets and challenges, have the potential to be successful in life;
- We strive to build deep trust as a team to engage in collaboration, both smooth and rocky, to find the best solutions to the inevitable obstacles we face;
- We are risk-takers;
- We are brave;
- We keep a sense of humor even in the face of challenge; and
- We have fun.
Job Openings
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We are seeking dedicated, environmentally-focused leaders with a passion for hands-on youth development and the ability to effectively serve and support youth facing significant life challenges. The Directors will oversee camp operations, staff supervision, program planning, and overall camper safety. This role requires someone who can create an engaging, inclusive, and dynamic camp experience, ensuring that all activities align with Solar Youth’s mission and core values. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and proactive leader, capable of designing meaningful recreational and educational activities, managing camp logistics, and mentoring staff. They should be creative problem solvers, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and be passionate about working with youth and teens.
The CAMP DIRECTOR is responsible for big-picture leadership, program design, staff supervision, and ensuring a high-quality camp experience. This role requires strong leadership skills, youth development experience, and strategic decision-making.
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We are seeking dedicated, environmentally-focused leaders with a passion for hands-on youth development and the ability to effectively serve and support youth facing significant life challenges. The Directors will oversee camp operations, staff supervision, program planning, and overall camper safety. This role requires someone who can create an engaging, inclusive, and dynamic camp experience, ensuring that all activities align with Solar Youth’s mission and core values. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and proactive leader, capable of designing meaningful recreational and educational activities, managing camp logistics, and mentoring staff. They should be creative problem solvers, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and be passionate about working with youth and teens.
The ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR will provide hands-on operational support, focusing on daily logistics, staff coordination, camper supervision, and on-the-ground problem-solving. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a leadership position in youth development and outdoor education.
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We are looking for someone with a passion for youth development who has the skills, creativity, and personality to effectively engage young people facing major life challenges. CAMP EDUCATORS must be enthusiastic, positive, and adaptable individuals who are committed to supporting youth success and fostering positive change. Candidates should be creative problem-solvers who embrace challenges and thrive in an outdoor, hands-on learning environment.
CAMP EDUCATORS create and lead interactive, nature-based activities that align with Solar Youth’s mission and programmatic themes, goals, and outcomes. Ideas and resources are provided, and staff collaborate with their team to develop and refine activities during staff training.
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DIRECTOR OF FIRST AID (DOFA) is a key member of the camp leadership team, responsible for the health, safety, and overall well being of all campers and staff throughout the summer program. This role includes administering first aid, managing camper medications, responding to health-related incidents, and ensuring that all camp health and safety protocols are consistently followed.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, prior experience in a camp or youth setting, excellent decision-making skills, and a passion for working with children in outdoor environments. The DOFA must be calm under pressure, communicative, and proactive in addressing wellness needs. They will also serve as the primary point of contact for health-related communication with staff and families, and are responsible for submitting weekly health updates and incident reports to the off-site Camp Nurse.
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Solar Youth is seeking passionate, skilled, and mission-aligned YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS to join our Summer Camp team. We are looking for individuals who bring both the heart for youth development and the leadership skills to effectively support young people—especially those facing significant life challenges. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, solutions-oriented, and joyful team players who see setbacks as opportunities for growth and who thrive in dynamic, outdoor, youth-centered environments.
Coordinators will lead a cohort of up to 25 youth (ages 5–13), supervise Camp Educators, and mentor high school Youth Educator Interns. They are responsible for cultivating a joyful, safe, and empowering environment rooted in Solar Youth’s core values: Environmental Exploration, Youth-Led Problem Solving, Nonviolent Communication, and Mindfulness Practice.
