Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor; Weir River

Who We Are:

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. 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, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.

Our properties 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,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Hourly Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour

Rates aredeterminedbased on relevant experience.

Hours per week:35-40/week, Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM-3:30 PM

Job Classification:Non‑exempt, Seasonal

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:June8–August
14, 2026

Location:Weir River Farm, Hingham, MA

Your Impact:

Do you love being outsidein thesummer?

Are you interested in getting young people excited about learning about animals,gardening,local ecology, andfarmingwhile making friends and having funat camp?

Surrounded by acres of woodland habitat,Weir River Farm is home to chickens,sheep, goats, pigs,rabbits, and more!

Ourfortycampersages 5-14are outdoors all week, including daily visits tothe barnyard handling and caring forour animals. Campers learn gardening skills by weeding and harvesting in the Children’s Garden.

Hiking adventures lead to discoveries in forest and field habitats.

Each day’slessons, games, and craftsare designed toinstill the importance of nature and agriculture in our daily lives.

As a camp educator,you’llhave a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility.

You’llbe trustedto keep campers safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, a big responsibility but one that youwon’tbe navigating alone. With thorough training, clear expectations, and a supportive leadership team,you’llgrow as a leader while making an impact that truly matters.

For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.

As aCamp Educator(CEs), you should have a passion for farms or nature, thrive outdoors, and are deeply committed to the environment.

You will connect children to the farm while encouraging learning, exploring, making friends, and having fun.

Youare enthusiastic and fun-loving,patient,and kind, while being responsible and aware of safety concerns.

• Receive full training to lead environmental education activities at becoming familiar with the farm and local ecology, as well as and developmentally appropriate waysto interact with campers
• Be responsible forthe daily supervision and safety of a group of 10-15 campers (ages 5-11 years old).
• Collaboratively plandailyand weeklyschedulesof age-appropriate farm- andnature-based activities, games, and crafts.
• Lead nature exploration and inquiry investigations with your camper group.
• Manage group dynamics among campers,prioritizing safety and respect for others and nature
• Work with Counselors-in-Training/CITs(ages 15-17) to help you and them create a positive camp experience for everyone.
• Report injuries andsocial-emotional issues to the Camp Director.
• Perform daily camp staff chores to prepareforandclose downcampeach day.
• Meet periodically with the Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

This is aseasonal, non-exempt position

Mondays-Fridays,8:15 AM-3:30 PM reporting tothe

South Shore School & Youth Programs Manager & Camp Director.

• Working towards abachelor's degree in education, environmental studies, science, or other relevant experience orcourse of study preferred.
• Experience in outdoor education, working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, or informal…