Seasonal Nature Educator - Rocky Woods - The Trustees of Reservations : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationRocky Woods - Medfield, MAPosition TypeSeasonalDescriptionTITLE: Seasonal Summer Part-Time Nature EducatorLOCATION: Rocky Woods, MedfieldPROPOSED PAYRATE 2024: $18/hourMinimum Age: 18 yearsStart Date: June 28 2024 The Role:If you love children, being outdoors, and all things nature, this job is for you!! We are looking for high-energy, compassionate, creative self-starters to lead groups of campers on exploratory nature hikes and adventures at Rocky Woods Camp this summer. This part-time position runs June 28- August 9, 9AM-1PM each day.Who We Are:Rocky Woods Camp is a summer day camp located at Rocky Woods in Medfield, MA, run by the YMCA of Greater Boston in partnership with The Trustees. Rocky Woods is a 491-acre reservation with scenic trails, wildlife, ponds, geographical features, and a deep history combining to make the property a special place to visit and work. At the summer camp, 5-13 year olds will learn about forests, ponds, flora, fauna, and how we as humans fit into the woodland habitat. This nature-based camp connects children to 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: Who You Are:You are energetic, fun, approachable, inclusive, creative, and have leadership qualities. You're ready to teach children how forests, ponds, streams, and people are all interconnected via hands-on exploratory activities in the fields, forests, and ponds of Rocky Woods.Essential Functions:Lead a group of 20 campers and YMCA counselors on two-hour nature hikes and exploratory activities each dayDesign and implement camp curriculum and activities based on weekly themes including animal habitats, geology, plant science, and wilderness survivalPlan daily age-appropriate activities that get campers excited about the environmentCommunicate with YMCA staff regarding camp questions and basic camper informationOrganize, prepare, and reset for each day's activitiesEnsure safety of campers and staff by closely following established protocolsMeet regularly to evaluate experience and performanceOther duties as assigned with or without accommodationA Day in the Life:Each day begins with planning for the morning's hike and activities, including consideration of weather, trail conditions, and safety in Rocky Wood's wilderness environment. Nature educators partner with YMCA staff to discuss questions, concerns, and supports as needed. Each morning's 2-hour hike and nature lessons for two groups of 20 children ages 5-13.The Rocky Woods Nature Educator works 4 hours per day, 9AM-1PM during the 5-week camp, July 8- August 9, and the training and planning period, June 28-3.QualificationsWhat We Need From You: Qualifications:Reliable transportation to Rocky Woods in Medfield each dayFull availability 5 days per week 9AM-1PM, June 28 -August 9 (except July 4 and 5)Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, or informal educator with ages 5-13Knowledge of or interest in nature and/or educationA great attitude about working outdoors in all weather conditionsA terrific sense of humor!Additional Requirements:Satisfactory background check (CORI, SORI)Ability to lift 40 poundsCPR and Basic First Aid certifications (will be provided, if needed) Please upload a resume summarizing your education and work history and a cover letter telling us about your interest in working with children in nature in this position. 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 TrusteesOur 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 EmployerThe 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.