Seasonal Farm Camp Educator (Counselor) - Appleton Farms - Trustees

TITLE: Seasonal Farm Camp Educator (Counselor) 

LOCATION: Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA  

PAYRATE 2024: $16.50 

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What We Need From You: 

Qualifications: 

Full availability for camp staff training weeks and all weeks of camp, June 10–August 23; our work week is 35-40 hours, Monday through Friday for the season. 

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 4-14.  

A willingness to learn, bringing passion and enthusiasm to working with young people each day.  

A special interest in outdoor education, especially in a farm-based setting, and a great attitude about working outdoors in all conditions. 

Knowledge of or interest in farm-based education, food, and sustainability. 

A desire to share your passion for the natural world with children, and the ability and desire to work with children from diverse backgrounds. 

Additional Requirements: 

Reliable transportation to work every day. 

A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI). 

Community CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required; an on-site training option will be provided. 

Proof of physical exam within 18 months and required immunizations. 

Must be at least 18 years old. 

Commitment to Our Appleton Farm Camp Staff 

We pledge to create a workplace that fosters staff development and supports the mental, emotional, and social health of our camp staff. In 2024, we are expanding training to help staff fully prepare to care for campers and keep them safe, as well as for the delivery of quality educational experiences throughout the season. We will consistently recognize the incredible work of our staff, and ensure that they feel seen, heard, and fully supported in this special work. 

Transferable Skills Gained Working at Camp: 

Skills and training in environmental education, outdoor recreation, health and safety, and childhood development; communication; collaboration; critical thinking & problem solving; leadership; empathy; resiliency; work ethic. 

Please upload a resume summarizing your education and work history and a cover letter telling us about your interest in working with children in nature in this position. 

The Trustees: 

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) enjoy and care for more than 120 special places - roughly 47,000 acres - all around Massachusetts.  We are the oldest land conservation organization in the U.S. and the largest in the state. The centerpiece of the Trustees mission is to protect places of ecological, scenic, and historic importance. Since 1891, The Trustees has been on the ground in communities across Massachusetts, working to protect special places, providing loving care of our reservations, building creative new programs to engage people, and sharing our expertise with neighbors and partners. Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our summer visitors enjoy our extraordinary places and programs. 

About Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity at The Trustees 

Our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) is deeply grounded in our mission to protect and share Massachusetts’ iconic places for everyone, forever. Together, we carry forth this belief by seeking to create inclusive spaces of belonging for Trustees staff, members, volunteers, and communities across the organization and our properties. We acknowledge that creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome will be a learning journey for the organization and for all of us as individuals.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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.   

For more information on The Trustees, please visit our website.