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Thetrustees

Seasonal Early Childhood Camp Educator Counselor

Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 220 days ago
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About the role

  • Daily routines include educational activities, games, and chores in the garden, barn, and pastures; learning about local food production, sustainability, and ecology; arts and crafts making; and free play.
  • Development of programming complements pre-planned lessons that give you a launching point.
  • Two weeks of paid collaborative training prepare our staff for this complex, challenging, and rewarding work.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement curriculum based on food, farming, and resource management with support from The FARM Institute's staff.
  • Lead a group of 4-year-old campers daily.

Requirements

  • Desire and ability to share your passion for the natural world with children from diverse backgrounds.
  • The ability to work outdoors in all summer weather conditions.
  • The ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • CPR and Basic First Aid certifications are required
  • Eligibility Criteria: Must be 18+ years of age by the start of camp.
  • Proof of physical exam within 18 months and required immunizations, as mandated by Massachusetts Camp Regulations.
  • Must be 18+ years of age by the start of camp.

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?

Compensation

  • Full availability for camp staff training and all weeks of camp, June 8-August 21; extra work hours are required for Meals in the Meadow, our annual farm to table fundraiser on a Saturday.

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 Farm Institute 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.
  • Support the wellbeing and learning of self, campers, and fellow staff.

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.
  • Hourly Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hour Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
  • Housing: NOTE: For those applying from off the island, please note that we have very limited staff housing available.
  • Since rental on the island can be difficult to come by in summer, The FARM Institute (TFI) staff acts as liaisons to aid in locating and securing summer rentals.
  • However, securing housing is ultimately the responsibility of the employee.
  • Hours per week: Camp Sprouts Instructor: 25 hours/week, Mondays-Thursdays 8:30AM-1:00PM, Friday 8:30AM-3:30 PM Wee Farmers Instructor: 18 hours/week, Tuesdays-Fridays, 8:30AM-1:00PM Job Classification: Non-exempt, Seasonal Job Type: Onsite Duration: June 8-August 21, 2026 Location: Edgartown, The FARM Institute, Martha's Vineyard, MA What You'll Do: Your Impact: Are you passionate about farms, local food, the environment, and sustainable agricultural practices?
  • Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and interests with young children and their families?
  • The Farm Institute's Farm Camp (ages 4-13) and Wee Farmers (ages 2-4) create a safe, accessible, fun, inclusive, and enriching educational environments for all young campers and families to engage in authentic farm activities.
  • Through daily barnyard and garden chores, projects, and games, our participants make real-life connections that strengthen their connection to the food we eat and the land that sustains us.

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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