About the Farmer, Forester, Chef! Summer Camp Program:
Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a children’s summer day camp located at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. Powisset Farm is a working CSA organic vegetable farm, with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, beautiful trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that makes this a special place to visit and work. At summer camp, we have an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning in the fields and forests, the learning garden, the barnyard, and the teaching kitchen. Our unique camp connects children to the land and the natural systems that support us all, while spending time outdoors, exploring, making friends, and having fun.
For more information about our program, please visit: Farmer, Forester, Chef!
Position Summary
The Part-time Farm Camp Educator position at Powisset Farm is a seasonal role. The typical schedule for the part-time Farm Camp Educator is a 15-hour work week, Monday through Friday for the season. The camp season runs for nine weeks, from June 19–August 18 plus a staff training week June 12–June 16 from 11 AM–2 PM. The Part-time Farm Camp Educator is primarily responsible for the planning and daily execution of camp activities and direct supervision of camper groups (ages 6-12) which require an additional team member for supervision purposes.This role is designed to cover absences of full-time educators, including days off, daily breaks and lunch times.
 
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The Trustees places are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. Every season brings an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture—there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor’s experience special.

The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

Our commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity