Seasonal Full-time Farm Camp Educator (Counselor)- Dover, MA

Job Details

Job Location
Powisset Farm - Dover, MA

Position Type
Seasonal

Description

Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp located at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. Powisset Farm is a working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work. At summer camp, we have an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning in the fields and forests, the Learning Garden, the barnyard, and the kitchen. Our unique camp connects children to the land and the natural systems that support us all, while spending time outdoors, exploring, making friends, and having fun.

For more information about our program, please visit: https://thetrustees.org/program/massachusetts-summer-camps/

The Farm Camp Educator position at Powisset Farm is a seasonal role. The typical schedule for the full-time Farm Camp Educator is a 37-hour work week, Monday through Friday for the season. Camp runs for nine weeks from June 19-August 18 plus a staff training week June 12-June 16. The Farm Camp Educator is primarily responsible for the planning and daily execution of camp activities and direct supervision of camper groups (ages 6-12) which require an additional team member for supervision purposes.

Essential Functions:

• Daily supervision and safe keeping of campers
• Design and implement camp curriculum and activities based on farming, food, sustainability, and the natural world with support from staff and farm resources
• Plan daily age-appropriate activities and farm projects with teaching team
• Lead daily plant and animal farm chores with designated age group between ages 6 and 12
• Communicate with camper parents regarding camp questions and basic camper information
• Perform daily camp staff chores to organize and prepare for each day
• Ensure safety of campers and staff by closely following all COVID-19 protocols
• Meet periodically with Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Working toward or holding 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, or informal educator with children ages 6-12
• Must be outgoing, have a willingness to learn, and bring joy and enthusiasm to work every day
• Must have experience with and enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge of or interest in farm-based education, food, and sustainability
• Knowledge of or interest in farm-to-table culinary arts and cooking farm-fresh food
• A desire to share your passion for the natural world with children
• A familiarity with Powisset Farm and The Trustees of Reservations helpful

Other Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Must be fully available for camp staff training week and all 9 weeks of camp (June 12-August 18)
• A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)
• Community CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required by June 15, 2023
• Able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions

About The Trustees

The Trustees places are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. Every season brings an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.

The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, 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.

Our commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity

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