Summer Farm Camp Lead Educator

The Trustees of Reservations; Edgartown (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

Reciprocity: free/discounted admission

Discounted admission to Trustees

Job summary

The FARM Institute, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, is seeking a Camp Educator to support campers ages 4–13 in a farm-based education setting. You will lead curricula on food, farming, and sustainability, supervise activities, and collaborate with training staff during a 35–40 hour work week.

Responsibilities include daily chore routines, field activities, and family communications. This seasonal role reports to the Education Manager/Camp Director and runs from June 8 to August 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or agricultural education, the sciences, education, nutrition, or other relevant course of study preferred.
• Interest in farm-based education, food, and sustainability; willingness to learn.
• Gardening, cooking, livestock handling, environmental education, fiber arts, or carpentry experience.
• Desire to share passion for nature with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work outdoors with children in all summer weather.
• Reliable transportation to work each day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Can fulfill internship credits for relevant majors (optional).

Responsibilities

• Provide farm-based education to campers aged 4–13.
• Design and implement curriculum on food, farming, and resource management.
• Lead age-specific groups for week-long programs.
• Manage Farm-Based Educators in Training (CITs, ages 14–17).
• Plan daily activities and weekly farm projects.
• Lead group activities and supervise farm chores with campers.
• Maintain reflection and planning worksheets.
• Communicate with parents about camp questions and camper information.
• Lead group presentations during Farm Fridays.
• Perform daily facility chores and classroom cleanup.
• Meet with Camp Director and Education Manager for performance reviews.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Farm-based education

Gardening

Cooking

Livestock handling

Environmental education

Fiber arts

Carpentry

Outdoor work with children

Reliable transportation

Lifting 50 pounds

Internship credits possible

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The FARM Institute, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, is seeking a Camp Educator to support campers ages 4–13 in a farm-based education setting. You will lead curricula on food, farming, and sustainability, supervise activities, and collaborate with training staff during a 35–40 hour work week.

Responsibilities include daily chore routines, field activities, and family communications. This seasonal role reports to the Education Manager/Camp Director and runs from June 8 to August 21, 2026.