Who We Are:
Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the Massachusetts' 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, .
Posting Information:
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $19.00/hour
Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
Minimum Age: 18
Hours per week: 17.5 hours/week
Job Classification: seasonal, part-time (June 15 - August 28)
Job Type: On-site
Location: Rocky Woods, Medfield, MA
What You’ll Do:
Your Impact:
Are looking for an opportunity spend time outside this summer leading campers on exploratory nature hikes and environmental adventures? Are you energetic, fun, approachable, inclusive, smart, and have leadership qualities? If you love children ages 5-13, being outdoors, and all things nature, this job is for you!
YMCA Camp at Rocky Woods is a 10-week day camp located at The Trustees Rocky Woods, a 491-acre reservation with scenic trails, stunning vistas, wildlife and ponds, and a deep history that make this a special place to work.
Run by the YMCA of Greater Boston, the camp is both recreational and educational, with plenty of games and crafts in addition to immersion into Rocky Woods’ unique ecosystem. Two hours each day is spent learning from Trustees nature educators about the forest and pond flora and fauna and connecting children to the natural systems that support us all.
For more information about the camp, please visit:
The Role:
As a Rocky Woods Camp Nature Educator reporting to the Lead Educator, you will collaborate on creating and implementing a 10-week curriculum centered around the four weekly themes: Earth Science, Animal Science, Aquatic Life, and Wilderness Adventure, with a STEM challenge ending each week on Fridays. Each day you will lead 20-25 campers in exploratory activities in that demonstrate how forests, ponds, and streams, and people are all interconnected via hands-on activities around Rocky Woods. Flexibility and safety are key as educators continually respond to weather and trail conditions and to the energy and interests of campers.
Specifically, you’ll:
This is a part-time, seasonal, hourly position working 17.5 hours per week reporting directly to Lead Educator at Rocky Woods.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
Skills and Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Eligibility Criteria:
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.
Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org
Benefits
Your Benefits:
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.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org .
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