Seasonal Camper Support Specialist

Farmer, Forester, Chef! Camper Support Specialist

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.

Hourly Rate: $/hour

Hours per week: 7-10 hours/week

Job Classification:
Nonexempt, Seasonal

Job Type: Hybrid

Duration:
June 8–August 21, 2026

Location:

Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

Your Impact:

Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at our outdoor camps in Dover, MA this summer? Would you like to work with camp staff to help make every amazing camp week a success for all campers?

Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp located at historic Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. Powisset Farm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinary program for all ages, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work.

The Role:

As the FFC Camper Support Specialist (CSS), you have a deep understanding of behavioral modification and child development and will value experiential, place-based education. You will be excited to share your knowledge to help prepare staff, camp spaces, caregivers, and campers for a successful camp experience.

During training week (June 15-19), you will meet with Camp Directors, reviews camper profiles, and develops a 2-hour on-site workshop for FFC camp team. During camp (June 22–August 14), you will work onsite at Powisset for up to 5 hours per day on Mondays to observe campers in their daily activities. Tuesdays through Fridays, you will be available remotely for review of camper records, parent communications, remote consultation, and onsite work if needed.

Specifically, you'll:

• Assess camper information regarding health, behavior, learning, social-emotional, and assist in setting up indoor and outdoor activity and quiet spaces that allows all campers to flourish at camp
• Lead a staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs
• Review camper records and documents (IEPs, Behavior Plans, etc.) prior to attendance
• Communicate with caregivers as necessary before or during camp to set up campers for success
• Take lead in coordinating and implementing strategy plans for campers who would benefit from accommodations and modifications
• Support Instructors and Junior Instructors (ages 15-18) with camper accommodations and modifications
• Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations and modifications

This is a seasonal position working 7-10 hours/week and reporting directly to the Powisset Camp Director.