What We Need From You:
Qualifications:
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The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields. (Bachelor's degree in education or science preferred)
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A minimum of one to three years of experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 5-15.
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A particular interest in outdoor education, especially in a coastal environment
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Experience supervising a team of individuals and fostering a supportive environment for growthand collaboration.
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Motivated self-starter with ability to take initiative and accomplish necessary tasks in a timely manner with great independence, as well as to effectively work as part of a group.
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Willingness to bring passion and enthusiasm to working with young people.
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Highly computer literate, including comfort working with spreadsheets and database management software on tasks such as registration, scheduling, and billing.
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Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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The physical and mental wherewithal to teach outdoors, sometimes under challenging weather and other conditions
Additional Requirements:
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Minimum age is 21 years old
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Full-time availability during staff training weeks and all weeks of camp (June 10–August 23)
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Availability for pre-camp preparations April–June 9
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Ability to lift 40 pounds
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MUST hold a valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy.
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CPR and Basic First Aid certifications and/or willingness to obtain these and other certifications
Please upload a resume summarizing your education and work history and a cover letter telling us about your interest in working with children in nature in this position.
The Trustees:
The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) enjoy and care for more than 120 special places - roughly 47,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. We are the oldest land conservation organization in the U.S. and the largest in the state. The centerpiece of the Trustees mission is to protect places of ecological, scenic, and historic importance. Since 1891, The Trustees has been on the ground in communities across Massachusetts, working to protect special places, providing loving care of our reservations, building creative new programs to engage people, and sharing our expertise with neighbors and partners. Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our summer visitors enjoy our extraordinary places and programs.
About Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity at The Trustees
Our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) is deeply grounded in our mission to protect and share Massachusetts’ iconic places for everyone, forever. Together, we carry forth this belief by seeking to create inclusive spaces of belonging for Trustees staff, members, volunteers, and communities across the organization and our properties. We acknowledge that creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome will be a learning journey for the organization and for all of us as individuals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, 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.
For more information on The Trustees, please visit our website.
