Thetrustees

Thetrustees

Seasonal Camper Support Specialist

Dover, Massachusetts, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 218 days ago
CSSResearchCommunication

About the role

  • You will be excited to share your knowledge to help prepare staff, camp spaces, caregivers, and campers for a successful camp experience.
  • During camp (June 22-August 14), you will work onsite at Powisset for up to 5 hours per day on Mondays to observe campers in their daily activities.
  • Tuesdays through Fridays, you will be available remotely for review of camper records, parent communications, remote consultation, and onsite work if needed.

Requirements

  • Effective documenter of camper behavior and ability to share observations and ideas to caregivers and camp staff.
  • Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests.

Skills

  • helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement.
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Benefits

  • The Trustees' commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.
  • Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at our outdoor camps in Dover, MA this summer?

Company info

  • 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, of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
  • Our 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, www.thetrustees.org.
  • Posting Information: Hourly Rate: $34.00-36.00/hour Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
  • Hours per week: 7-10 hours/week Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal Job Type: Hybrid Duration: June 8-August 21, 2026 Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at our outdoor camps in Dover, MA this summer?
  • Would you like to work with camp staff to help make every amazing camp week a success for all campers?
  • Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp located at historic Powisset Farm in Dover, MA.
  • Powisset Farm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinary program for all ages, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work.
  • For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.
  • The Role: As the FFC Camper Support Specialist (CSS), you have a deep understanding of behavioral modification and child development and will value experiential, place-based education.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
  • 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.
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