Seasonal Summer Camp Educator Counselor

Who We Are:

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. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Hourly Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour. Rates are determined based on relevant experience. 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.

Are you interested in providing hands‑on experiences for children in

Powisset

Farm’sfields and forests, children’s garden,livelybarnyard, and teaching kitchen?

Our uniquefarmcamp 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 camplocatedat historic

Powisset

Farm in Dover, MA.Powisset Farm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinaryprogramfor 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’llhave 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, 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 22–August 14 plus a staff training week June 15–June 19. You are primarily responsible for planning and directing camp activities and direct supervision of their camper group (ages 6‑11).

• 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 parentsregardingcamp questions and basic camper information.
• Perform daily camp staff chores to organize,prepare for, and close outeach day.
• Ensuresafetyof campers and staff by closely following…