Summer Camp Jobs

Do you want to work with an organization at the forefront of saving Massachusetts’ special places AND work outside educating campers and having a blast this summer? The Trustees seeks candidates for Camp Educators, Lead Camp Educators, Assistant Camp Directors, Camp Directors, Art & Nature Instructors, and Culinary Instructors who are excited about environmental education and summer camp for its network of farm, coastal, and art camps.

Summary

Trustees Camp staff are seasonal employees who play an essential role at day camps at signature properties of The Trustees, a non-profit conservation organization. Whether you are interested in a summer on a working farm, in the woods, in a sculpture park, in a teaching kitchen, or at the coast, Trustees Camps offer quality education and fun for campers aged 4 to 15. 

2024 CAMP EDUCATORS: If you are outgoing, have experience working with children and are considering becoming an educator, an agriculturalist, an ecologist, an artist, a chef, childcare worker, or other related field, there are exciting opportunities available for Camp Educators at our camps in eastern Massachusetts:

• Appleton Farm Camp, Ipswich – Farm + Nature Camp (June 24-August 23 + training weeks)
• SummerQuest at Crane Estate, Ipswich – Coastal Camp (June 24-August 23 + training weeks)
• Weir River Farm Camp, Hingham – Farm Camp (June 24-August 16 + training week)
• World’s End Camp, Hingham – Coastal Camp (June 24-August 16 + training week)
• Farmer, Forester, Chef! at Powisset Farm, Dover – Farm + Cooking + Nature Camp (June 24 - August 16 + training week)
• deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln – Art + Nature Camp (July 1-August 16 + training days)
• The Farm Institute, Edgartown (Martha’s Vineyard) – Farm + Cooking Camp (June 24-August 23 + training weeks)

OTHER SUMMER 2024 POSITIONS: If you have camp experience and look forward to being a Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Lead Camp Educator, Art & Nature Instructor, or Culinary Instructor this summer, we are also hiring for these advanced positions. Camp Director positions start part-time in the spring.

Trustees Camps has information on the unique location, characteristics, and program of each camp.

The Trustees is a non-profit conservation organization that helps protect more than 50,000 acres across Massachusetts, including 25,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. Join us by educating about our organization’s work in land conservation and stewardship, the coast and ecology, sustainable agriculture, advocacy, culture, and history.

Applications must be received through our jobs portal.

Compensation Information

Camp Educator positions starting rate is $16.50-18/hour
Advanced positions starting rate is $18-19/hour

In addition to gaining great hands-on experience, Trustees employees receive free admission to our beautiful 120+ properties across Massachusetts, as well as discounts at programs, cafes, and stores.