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Job Location
Weir River Farm - Hingham, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
Do you have a passion for the outdoors and teaching children? This is an excellent opportunity to do both! The Trustees South Shore Portfolio is hiring a part-time Environmental Educator to support our suite of educational programs in Hingham, MA - both at World's End, a coastal peninsula and Weir River Farm, the oldest working farm in the area. Focusing on the coastal shore, bird blind, wooded habitat, gardens, and barnyard this position offers a unique opportunity to lead school field trips in the fall and spring, with the option to support other public programs on weekends and through the winter, and the opportunity for camp involvement in the summer.
Are you a Match? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who believes in our mission and wants to gain experience in environmental education. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for place-based education, local wildlife, and a sense of adventure with a wiliness to try new things. Join our team!
Essential Functions:
Qualifications
Other:
Working Conditions:
About The Trustees
The Trustees places are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.
Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. Every season brings an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.
The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
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.
Our commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity
Job Location
Weir River Farm - Hingham, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
Do you have a passion for the outdoors and teaching children? This is an excellent opportunity to do both! The Trustees South Shore Portfolio is hiring a part-time Environmental Educator to support our suite of educational programs in Hingham, MA - both at World's End, a coastal peninsula and Weir River Farm, the oldest working farm in the area. Focusing on the coastal shore, bird blind, wooded habitat, gardens, and barnyard this position offers a unique opportunity to lead school field trips in the fall and spring, with the option to support other public programs on weekends and through the winter, and the opportunity for camp involvement in the summer.
Are you a Match? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who believes in our mission and wants to gain experience in environmental education. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for place-based education, local wildlife, and a sense of adventure with a wiliness to try new things. Join our team!
Essential Functions:
- Assist in planning and leading field trips and group visits to World's End and Weir River Farm.
- Independently teach groups of children during field trips.
- Assist the Education Manager in planning activities, program components, and logistics to ensure a high level of program satisfaction.
- Help supervise volunteers during field trips, programs, or events.
- Assist with other operations on an as-needed basis, including set up and break down at events.
- Opportunity to assist with occasional seasonal events, including evenings or weekends.
- Welcome and orient visitors and work towards a positive experience for everyone visiting the South Shore properties.
- Become familiar with and enforce property rules and regulations.
- Communicate regularly with staff to report safety concerns, incidents, maintenance needs, and program assessment.
Qualifications
- Obtained or working towards Bachelor's degree within a focus area of Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Education, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with children in an educational or outdoor setting required.
- Excellent organization and communication skills with the creativity and experience to execute programs.
- Knowledge and comfort with livestock, local wildlife, marine biology, coastal or forest ecology, or related field a plus.
- Ability to manage large groups in a positive and efficient manner.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
Other:
- Valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as defined in The Trustees driving policy is required
- Satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)
- Able and willing to wear a mask and conform to all best COVID-19 best practices
- CPR & First Aid certification desirable.
Working Conditions:
- Variable outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds required.
About The Trustees
The Trustees places are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.
Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. Every season brings an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.
The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
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.
Our commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity
