Seasonal Camp Director

4 weeks ago

Dover, United States The Trustees of Reservations Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Powisset Farm - Dover, MA

Position Type
Seasonal

Description

TITLE: Seasonal Summer Camp Director

LOCATION: Dover

PAYRATE 2024: $22/hour

Minimum Age: 21 years

Start Date: January 15, 2024

The Role:

Do you love children and do you love to teach? Are you creative and exceptionally well organized. Have you managed staff or led a team? Do you love farms, the outdoors and all things animals, food, and fun? Are you compassionate, empathetic, energetic, flexible, fun and a great communicator? If so, this job is for you

Who We Are:

Farmer, Forester, Chef is a day camp 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 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 camp, please visit Trustees Camps.

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 general 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
  • Lead weekly camp staff meetings for Camp Educators
  • Regular check-in with portfolio director to monitor progress and identify issues
  • Manage of photo and video content. Partner with central teams to market and promote camp
  • Complete administrative duties including paperwork organization, parent communication, and preparing for 8 weeks of camp sessions.
  • Execute pre- and post-season tasks including planning, camp inspection, and wrap-up
  • Utilize CampBrain software to manage registration and special camper accommodations
  • Manage medical emergencies and behavioral concerns
  • Model inclusive, professional behavior to be emulated by all camp staff
  • Team interface with other property professionals including portfolio director, culinary manager, engagement manager, stewardship and agriculture staff
  • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
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
Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Earned or pursuing, a bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, child psychology, environmental science/studies, agriculture, ecology, or other relevant course of study strongly desired.
  • A minimum of one to three years of experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 6-11.
  • Highly computer literate, including working with spreadsheets and database management software on registration, scheduling, and billing.
  • Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience supervising a team of individuals and fostering a supportive environment for growth and collaboration.
  • Motivated self-starter, with ability to take initiative and accomplish necessary tasks in a timely manner with great independence, as well as to effectively work as part of a group.
  • Willingness to bring passion and enthusiasm to working with young people.
  • High regard for teamwork, collegiality, customer service and camper experience
  • An unflappable demeanor and a terrific sense of humor
  • A great attitude about working outdoors in all weather conditions
Additional Requirements:
  • Minimum age is 21 years old
  • MUST hold a valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy.
  • Satisfactory background check (CORI, SORI)
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Certifications, provided if needed:
  • ACA Camp Director certification
  • Serve Safe and Allergen certified
  • CPR and Basic First Aid certifications


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.

About Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity at The Trustees

Our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) is deeply grounded in our mission to protect and share Massachusetts' iconic places for everyone, forever. Together, we carry forth this belief by seeking to create inclusive spaces of belonging for Trustees staff, members, volunteers, and communities across the organization and our properties. We acknowledge that creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome will be a learning journey for the organization and for all of us as individuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, 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.

For more information on The Trustees, please visit our website.

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