Thetrustees

Thetrustees

Seasonal Art and Nature Camp Instructor

Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States

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About the role

  • As a Seasonal Art and Nature Camp Instructor, you could be part of The Hive, Summer Studio for Teens, or both.
  • Both camps channel inspiration from art on view and the natural landscape, while authentically connecting with colleagues, campers, and families.
  • The Hive is highly collaborative with all sixty campers working toward a dynamic installation in the Sculpture Park that follows each week's theme.

Responsibilities

  • THE HIVE, July 6-August 7, is designed for fifty-six campers ages 5-12 who are curious about the world around them and interested in exploring nature and contemporary artistic ideas through energizing and emergent collaborations culminating each week in large-scale installations in the Sculpture Park.
  • SUMMER STUDIO FOR TEENS, June 29-July 3 and August 10-14, offers opportunities for small cohort of 13-16-year-olds to refine and expand artistic techniques, create meaningful connections, and develop confidence in their unique artistic voice.
  • Work with Camp Director and Camp Behavior Specialist as needed to support campers.

Nice to have

  • training provided if needed

Benefits

  • The Trustees' commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

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: $21.00-23.00/hour Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
  • Hours per week: 40 hours/week, Mondays-Fridays, 9:00AM-4:00PM (Wednesdays until 5PM and Fridays until 5:30PM) Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal/Limited Job Type: Onsite Duration: Mid-June-August 14, 2026 Location: deCordova Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: Are you ready to imagine, play and enthusiastically foster an inclusive collective of makers?
  • Are you an artist, educator, tinkerer, or maker who thrives thinking outside the box and relishes the freedom to explore materials and ideas?
  • The summer camps at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA are process/maker focused and inspired by the 30-acre Sculpture Park, nature on campus, and each participant's unique interests and imagination.
  • For more information about this summer's exciting weekly themes and projects, please visit: deCordova Camps.
  • As a Camp Instructor, you'll have a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility.

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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