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Seasonal Farm Camp Educator (Counselor) (Appleton)

Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States

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About the role

  • We offer two weeks of collaborative paid training to prepare our staff for this complex, challenging, and rewarding work.
  • Specifically, you'll: Daily supervise and keep campers safe, while having fun and promoting learning.
  • Plan daily age-appropriate activities and farm projects with the camp team.

Responsibilities

  • Camp is a unique environment for children to develop their sense of self, form social bonds, explore their interests, learn, and have fun.
  • 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.
  • With support from camp staff and farm resources, design and implement camp curriculum and activities based on farming, food, sustainability, and the natural world.

Requirements

  • Eligibility Criteria: Must be at least 17 years old by the first day of camp.
  • Proof of physical exam within 18 months and required immunizations, as mandated by Massachusetts Camp Regulations.
  • Must be at least 17 years old by the first day of camp.

Nice to have

  • Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 4-14.
  • A willingness to learn, bringing passion and enthusiasm to working with young people each day.
  • CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required
  • A desire and ability to share your passion for the natural world with children from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Full availability for camp staff training weeks and all weeks of camp, June 8-August 21
  • our work week is 35-40 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-4:00pm plus Wednesday staff meetings until 4:00PM Reliable transportation to work every day.

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.
  • 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.

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: 35-40 hours/week, Mondays-Fridays, 8:00AM-4:00PM 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.
  • 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.

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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