Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor

Who We Are:

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. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $16.50/hour 

Hours per week: 35-40 hours/week, Mondays-Fridays, 8:15AM-3:30PM 

Job Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt 

Job Type: Onsite 

Duration: June 9-August 15, 2025 

Location: World’s End, Hingham, MA 

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

Do you love being outside exploring and want to promote the same curiosity in others this summer? Are you interested in getting young people excited about having fun while learning about shells, plants, birds, bugs, and other animals in their natural habitats? 

World’s End’s thirty campers aged 5-10 spend each day exploring the rocky shores, beaches, salt marsh, rolling hills, and woodlands of this unique 400-acre peninsula habitat in Hingham, MA. They discover the plants, animals, sea life, and minerals that call this place home – and learn about the delicate balance that supports all living things. Creative projects, active games, friendship building, and fun are also part of every camp day.  

For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.  

The Role:

As a Camp Educator (Counselors), you are responsible for direct supervision of campers 5-10 years old, and the planning and daily facilitation of all camp activities.   

Specifically, you’ll:

• Receive full training to lead environmental education activities at World’s End becoming familiar with both local ecology and developmentally appropriate ways to interact with campers 

• Be responsible for the daily supervision and safety of a group of 10-15 campers aged 5-10 

• Collaboratively plan daily schedules of age-appropriate nature-based activities, games, and crafts  

• Lead nature exploration and inquiry investigations with your camper group  

• Manage group dynamics among campers, prioritizing safety and respect for others and nature 

• Perform daily chores to prepare for and close down camp each day   

• Work with Counselors-in-Training/CITs (ages 15-17) to help you and them create a positive camp experience for everyone.  

• Report injuries and social-emotional issues to the Camp Director   

• Meet periodically with the Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance  

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position working 40 hours/week reporting directly to the World’s End Camp Director. 

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in education, environment, science, or other relevant experience or course of study is preferred  

• Experience in outdoor education, working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, or informal educator with children aged 5-10   

• Knowledge of or interest in nature education and desire to share your passion for the natural world with children, coastal environment background preferred   

• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing circumstances and all types of summer weather conditions  

• Embrace inclusion of all, and an open-mindedness to learn through new experiences   

• Must be outgoing and bring unbridled joy and enthusiasm to work  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum age is 18 years old by the time camp starts  

• Full availability for camp staff training weeks (June 9-20) and all eight weeks of camp (June 23–August 15), Mondays-Fridays, 8:15AM-3:30PM 

• Reliable transportation to and from work  

• Adult/Child CPR and Basic First Aid certified (provided)  

• Able and willing to work outdoors all summer in variable weather conditions   

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. 

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. 

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Have questions? Contact our People team at [email protected]!

Benefits

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: Mass Sick Time
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns. 

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.