Our seasonal staff play an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience 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.

About Weir River Farm Camp:

Weir River Farm Camp is a children’s day camp located at Weir River Farm in Hingham, MA. This picturesque 75-acre working farm is one of the last farms in Hingham. The signature Belted Galloways, barnyard animals, beautiful trails, engaging education programs, and surrounding diverse wildlife habitat are what make this farm such a special place to the community of Hingham. At camp, we have an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning, in the fields and forests, the Learning Garden, and the barnyard. Our unique camp will connect 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: Weir River Farm Camp .

Position Summary:

The Lead Farm Camp Educator position at Weir River Farm is a seasonal role – $13-$15, commensurate with experience. The typical schedule for the full time Lead Farm Camp Educator is a 35-40 hour work week, Monday through Friday for the season. The camp season runs from June 26 – August 18 with 3 days of mandatory training week which will take place June 15 – June 17. The Lead Farm Camp Educator is primarily responsible for the planning and daily execution of camp programs and activities, the guidance and supervision of assistant counselors, and direct supervision of campers, 5-13 years old.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily supervision and safe-keeping of campers
• Provide leadership in: ensuring the safety of campers as their main supervisor; being a liaison for parents; and guiding and supervising assistant counselors in daily camp activities
• Designing and implement camp curriculum and activities based on food, farming, and resource management with support from the staff and farm resources
• Lead in planning daily age-appropriate activities and farm projects with the help of the rest of the teaching team
• Lead daily plant and animal farm chores with designated age group (5-6, 7-9, 10-13)
• Communicate with camper parents regarding camp questions and basic camper information
• Perform daily camp staff chores to organize and prepare for each day
• Meet periodically with Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualifications:

• 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 5-13
• Must be outgoing, have a willingness to learn
• Must have experience with and enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge of or interest in farm-based education, food, and sustainability
• A desire to share your passion for the natural world with children
• A familiarity with Weir River Farm and The Trustees of Reservations helpful

Other Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Must be available for camp staff training week and all 8 weeks of camp
• A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)
• Community CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required by June 1st, 2017
• Able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Farm Camp Educators must be at least 18 years old

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.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.