Farm Education Coordinator

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Join our vibrant and dedicated community at the Burgess Outdoor Education & Retreat Center, a beautiful YMCA facility nestled on over 300 acres of forested land on Cape Cod. Our property includes three freshwater ponds, two state‑of‑the‑art high ropes courses, a low ropes team‑building course, a climbing tower, an educational farm, recreational waterfront, hiking trails, and overnight and dining facilities. At Burgess, we strive to inspire curiosity, foster stewardship, and build community through engaging outdoor experiences for all ages.

• Spring 2026: Assist in planning and organizing farm programs for school groups; support farm maintenance, crop production, and program development; facilitate experiential outdoor programs for overnight youth groups, emphasizing environmental education, team‑building, and leadership development.
• Summer 2026: Serve alongside the Farm Director and summer camp Farm Specialist; facilitate farm programming for summer campers; oversee crop production, farm upkeep, and animal care; train and supervise summer farm staff.
• Fall 2026: Assist in planning and organizing farm programs for school groups; support farm maintenance, crop production, and program development; facilitate experiential outdoor programs for overnight youth groups, emphasizing environmental education, team‑building, and leadership development.

Spring & Fall:
Expect long, rewarding days spent outdoors, with work hours aligned to farm, animal, and guest needs. Evening and weekend work is required. You will have two days off for every five days worked.

Summer:
Long rewarding days outdoors, with work hours aligned to the farm, animals, and camper needs. Evening and weekend work is required with flexibility. You will have three days off for every two‑week pay period.

We offer competitive pay starting at $110 per day, with an increase to $116 per day for those who have a lifeguard certification. Additionally, we provide comfortable staff housing, all meals while you are working, access to the kitchen, laundry facilities, and internet.

• Passion for working outdoors with youth, teens, and adults.
• Desire to facilitate environmental, team‑building, and challenge course programs.
• 21+ years old with a degree in Agrarian Sciences, Natural Resource Conservation, Environmental Science, or a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative residential setting.
• Comfort with giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Physical ability to spend long hours outdoors, engaging in active facilitation in varying weather conditions.

• Small‑scale farm experience; weeding, planting, harvesting.
• Greenhouse growing experience.
• Experience and familiarity with crop rotation and crop rotation plans.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and keep records of crop/garden health.
• Capable of working independently at times while meeting agreed‑upon goals and expectations.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain.

Entry level

Full‑time

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