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Thetrustees

Seasonal Camp Educator (Counselor) & Extended Day Coordinator (Appleton)

Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States

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About the role

  • As a Camp Educator & The Extended Day Coordinator, you divide your time between supporting camper groups as a floating/substitute counselor and leading the planning and delivery of our Extended Day program.
  • Assist with activity transitions, hikes, games, crafting, and nature-based activities alongside fellow Camp Educators.
  • Help complete end-of-day cleanup tasks to prepare for the following morning.

Responsibilities

  • Support group management and positive camper behavior using strategies shared during training.
  • Communicate regularly with Camp Educators and leadership staff to support the day's schedule and activities.
  • Extended Day Coordination: Plan, schedule, and lead the daily Extended Day program, ensuring activities are age-appropriate, safe, and engaging.
  • Maintain accurate attendance, oversee check-in and parent pickup procedures, and support a smooth end to the camp day.
  • Prepare and manage Extended Day supplies, materials, and activity spaces.

Nice to have

  • A commitment to the physical and emotional well-being of campers Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 5-14

Skills

  • Don't quite have all the skills and experience listed above?
  • Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement.
  • Have questions?

Benefits

  • The Trustees' commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.
  • Commitment to Our Appleton Farm Camp Staff We pledge to create a workplace that fosters staff development and supports the mental, emotional, and social health of our camp staff.
  • We strive to provide training that will help staff fully prepare to care for campers and keep them safe, as well as to deliver quality educational experiences throughout the season.
  • Provide flexible support to camper groups in the afternoons, joining different age groups as needed.
  • Coordinate staffing needs with Assistant Camp Directors, including daily coverage and communication with other afternoon educators.
  • What You'll Need: Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields.

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: $17.00-$19.00/hour Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
  • Hours per week: 20-25 hours/week, Mondays-Fridays, 11:30AM-4:30PM Job Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt Job Type: Onsite Duration: June 8-August 21, 2026 Location: Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: As a Camp Educator/Counselor, you are the backbone of camper experiences and hold a special place in this essential summer work.
  • Camp is a unique environment for children to develop their sense of self, form social bonds, explore their interests, learn, and have fun.
  • With rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, vegetable gardens, an educational barnyard, and miles of trails, Appleton Farm Camp offers a uniquely immersive summer experience.
  • Campers are introduced to Appleton's historic working farm and expansive landscape through exciting, authentic educational activities.
  • Our program for ninety campers ages 4-14 is inspired by this exceptional property and builds on The Trustees' expertise in nature conservation, historic landscapes, regenerative agriculture, and culinary exploration.
  • 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.

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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