Camp Director at Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

Who We Are: 
Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp for ages 6-11 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. 

At summer camp, we have an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning in the fields and forests, the children’s gardens, the barnyard, and the teaching kitchen. Our unique camp connects campers 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 camp, please visit the website. 

Who You Are: 

You are a born leader! You are highly organized, creative, approachable, inclusive and fun. You command respect and function well under pressure. You know when to ask questions and when to get your manager involved. You are a wonderful communicator with children and parents alike. You love being part of a high functioning, friendly team. 

Essential Functions: 

• Hire and train camp staff 
• Daily supervision and safe keeping of campers 
• Management and supervision of 8 summer Camp Educators (Counselors), and the camp Culinary Instructor and Culinary Assistant 
• Create the schedule of activities for 46 campers per week 
• Support the weekly activity modules created and implemented by Camp Educators; provide resources and feedback to empower Camp Educators to create thoughtful educational and fun activities focused on environmental, agricultural and culinary education 
• Administrative duties including registration software management, records organization, parent communications, and preparation for camp inspection and 8 weeks of camp 
• Manage medical emergencies and behavioral concerns as they arise 

What We Need From You:  

Availability: 

• 20 hours per week January 15,2023 - May 1, 2023
• 30 hours per week May 1, 2023 - June 15, 2023 
• 40 hours per week June 17 - August 23

Benefits for you: 

Gain transferable skills running summer camp! Receive training in environmental education, outdoor recreation, health and safety, and childhood development; communication; collaboration; critical thinking & problem solving; leadership; empathy; resiliency; work ethic. Build a personal/professional network by connecting with camp and other Trustees staff. Contribute to programs to inspire environmental protection and stewardship. Trustees staff receive free admission to all Trustees properties, discounts on programs & event tickets, retail store purchases, and more!   

The Trustees: 

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) enjoy and care for more than 120 special places - roughly 47,000 acres - all around Massachusetts.  We are the oldest land conservation organization in the U.S. and the largest in the state. The centerpiece of The Trustees mission is to protect places of ecological, scenic, and historic importance. Since 1891, The Trustees has been on the ground in communities across Massachusetts, working to protect special places, providing loving care of our reservations, building creative new programs to engage people, and sharing our expertise with neighbors and partners. Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our summer visitors enjoy our extraordinary places and programs.  

Qualifications, Requirements, and Application Procedure are outlined at The Trustees Jobs Portal.