Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor (Weir River)

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in 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 50000 acres including 27000 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 100000 Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website .

Hourly Rate:$17.00-$19.00/hour

Rates aredeterminedbased on relevant experience.

Hours per week:35-40/week MondayFriday 8:15 AM-3:30 PM

Job Classification:Non-exempt Seasonal

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:June8August14 2026

Location:Weir River Farm Hingham MA

WhatYoullDo:

Your Impact:

Do you love being outsidein thesummerAre you interested in getting young people excited about learning about animalsgardeninglocal ecology andfarmingwhile making friends and having funat camp

Surrounded by acres of woodland habitatWeir RiverFarm is home tochickenssheep goats pigsrabbits and more!Ourfortycampersages 5-14are outdoors all week includingdaily visits tothe barnyard handlingand caring forour animals. Campers learn gardening skills by weeding and harvesting in the Childrens adventureslead to discoveries in forest and field dayslessons games and craftsare designed toinstill the importance of nature and agriculture in our daily lives.

As a camp educatoryoullhave a fun energetic and meaningful experience that also comes with real trustedto keep campers safe engaged and supported throughout the day a big responsibility but one that youwontbe navigating alone. With thorough training clear expectations and a supportive leadership teamyoullgrow as a leader while making an impact that truly matters.

For more information about our camp please visitTrustees Camps.

The Role:

As aCamp Educator(CEs) you shouldhave a passion for farms or nature thrive outdoors and are deeply committed to the willconnect children to the farm while encouraging learning exploring making friends and having enthusiastic and fun-lovingpatientand kind while beingresponsible and aware of safety concerns.

Specificallyyoull:

• Receive full training to lead environmental education activities at becoming familiar with the farm and local ecology as well as and developmentallyappropriate waysto interact with campers
• Be responsible forthe daily supervision and safety of a group of 10-15 campers (ages 5-11 years old).
• Collaboratively plandailyand weeklyschedulesof age-appropriatefarm- andnature-based activities games and crafts.
• Lead nature exploration and inquiry investigations with your camper group.
• Manage group dynamics among campersprioritizing safety and respect for others and nature
• Work with Counselors-in-Training/CITs(ages 15-17) to help you and them create a positive camp experience for everyone.
• Report injuries andsocial-emotionalissues to the Camp Director.
• Perform daily camp staff chores to prepareforandclose downcampeach day.
• Meet periodically with the Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

This is aseasonal non-exemptpositionMondays-Fridays8:15 AM-3:30 PMreporting totheSouth Shore School & Youth Programs Manager & Camp Director.

What Youll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Working towards abachelors degree in education environmental studies science or other relevantexperience orcourse of study preferred.
• Experience in outdoor education working as a camp counselor classroom teacher or informal educator with children ages 5-11.
• Knowledge of or interest in nature education and desire to share your passion for the natural world with children;localecologyor farm background preferred.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing circumstances and all types ofsummerweather conditions.
• Embrace inclusion of all and an open-mindedness to learn through new experiences.
• Must be outgoing and bring unbridled joy and enthusiasm to work.
• The ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Able and willing to work outdoors all summer in variable weather conditions

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum age is 18 years oldby the beginning of camp
• Full availability for camp staff training weeks (June8-19) and all eight weeks of camp (June22August 14) Mondays-Fridays 8:15AM-3:30PM
• Reliable transportationto and from work
• Adult/Child CPR and Basic First Aid certified(provided if needed)
• Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Dont quite have all the skills and experience listed above We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

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Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts: Enjoy 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 and strongly encourages 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.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .