Seasonal Summer Camp Educator Counselor

What You'll Do

• Your Impact: Provide hands-on experiences for children in Powisset Farm's fields and forests, children's garden, lively barnyard, and teaching kitchen.
• Connect children to the land and natural systems that support us all, while spending time outdoors, exploring, making friends, and having fun.
• Teach children how the farm, forests, and fresh food are all interconnected via hands-on activities in the barnyard, teaching kitchen, and during exploratory activities in the fields and forests of Powisset Farm.
• Plan and implement camp curriculum and activities based on farming, food, sustainability, and the natural world.
• Lead daily plant and animal farm chores and nature activities with designated age groups between ages 6 and 11.
• Potential to lead daily plant and animal farm chores and nature activities with designated age groups between ages 12-14.
• Supervise, educate, and care for campers.
• Communicate with camper parents regarding camp questions and basic camper information.
• Perform daily camp staff chores to organize, prepare for, and close out each day.
• Ensure safety of campers and staff by closely following established protocols.
• Meet periodically with Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance.

Requirements

• Holding or working toward a Bachelor's degree in environmental or agricultural education, the sciences, education, or other relevant course of study is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 6-11.
• A special interest in outdoor education, or working on a farm or in a kitchen.
• A willingness to learn, bringing passion and enthusiasm to working with young people each day.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required; an on-site training option will be provided.
• A desire and ability to share your passion for the natural world with children from diverse backgrounds.
• A great attitude about working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A terrific sense of humor!
• The ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to camp.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be 18+ years of age by the first day of camp.
• Full availability for camp staff training week and all weeks of camp (June 15-August 14) - 9 weeks in total.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Benefits

• Sick Time: 40 hours
• Reciprocity: Access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts: Free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

• The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status.
• We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
• We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.