Seasonal Summer Camp Educator Counselor

The Trustees Of Reservations Camp Educator Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees' preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. Hourly Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour Hours per week: 35-40, Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-3:30PM Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal Job Type: Onsite Duration: June 14-August 21, 2026 Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA Your Impact: Are you interested in providing hands-on experiences for children in Powisset Farm's fields and forests, children's garden, lively barnyard, and teaching kitchen? Our unique farm camp connects children to the land and the natural systems that support us all, while spending time outdoors, exploring, making friends, and having fun. Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp located at historic Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. Powisset Farm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinary program for all ages, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work. As a camp educator, you'll have a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility. You'll be trusted to keep campers safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, a big responsibility but one that you won't be navigating alone. With thorough training, clear expectations, and a supportive leadership team, you'll grow as a leader while making an impact that truly matters. The Role: As a Camp Educator, you are energetic, fun, approachable, inclusive, smart, and have leadership qualities. You are ready to 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. Each day begins at 9AM by enthusiastically greeting campers and moves quickly to learning and fun! As a Camp Educator, you are responsible for planning outdoor nature and agriculture related activities and partner with livestock and kitchen staff on regular daily activities, including barn chores and cooking classes. Pick up at 3PM is filled with stories of the day's adventures. This is a full-time, seasonal role reporting to the Camp Director. The typical schedule is a 37-hour work week, Monday through Friday for the nine-week season. Camp runs for eight weeks from June 22August 14 plus a staff training week June 15June 19. You are primarily responsible for planning and directing camp activities and direct supervision of their camper group (ages 6-11). Specifically, you'll: Supervise, educate, and care for 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 developmentally appropriate activities and farm projects with camp team. 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. 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. Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. This is a seasonal position working 35-40 hours/week and reporting directly to the Powisset Camp Director.

Created: 2026-03-04