Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor (Weir River)

The Trustees of Reservations • Hingham, MA

7d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you love being outside in the summer? Are you interested in getting young people excited about learning about animals, gardening, local ecology, and farming while making friends and having fun at camp? Surrounded by acres of woodland habitat, Weir River Farm is home to chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, and more! Our forty campers ages 5-14 are outdoors all week, including daily visits to the barnyard handling and caring for our animals. Campers learn gardening skills by weeding and harvesting in the Children’s Garden. Hiking adventures lead to discoveries in forest and field habitats. Each day’s lessons, games, and crafts are designed to instill the importance of nature and agriculture in our daily lives. 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. For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps. As a Camp Educator (CEs), you should have a passion for farms or nature, thrive outdoors, and are deeply committed to the environment. You will connect children to the farm while encouraging learning, exploring, making friends, and having fun. You are enthusiastic and fun-loving, patient, and kind, while being responsible and aware of safety concerns.

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in education, environmental studies, science, or other relevant experience or course 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; local ecology or farm background preferred.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing circumstances and all types of summer weather 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
• Minimum age is 18 years old by the beginning of camp
• Full availability for camp staff training weeks (June 8-19) and all eight weeks of camp (June 22–August 14), Mondays-Fridays, 8:15AM-3:30PM
• Reliable transportation to 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive full training to lead environmental education activities at becoming familiar with the farm and local ecology, as well as and developmentally appropriate ways to interact with campers
• Be responsible for the daily supervision and safety of a group of 10-15 campers (ages 5-11 years old).
• Collaboratively plan daily and weekly schedules of age-appropriate farm- and nature-based activities, games, and crafts.
• Lead nature exploration and inquiry investigations with your camper group.
• Manage group dynamics among campers, prioritizing 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 and social-emotional issues to the Camp Director.
• Perform daily camp staff chores to prepare for and close down camp each day.
• Meet periodically with the Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees