Farm & Garden Camp
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Current Job Opportunities

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Want to get your hands dirty while teaching kids and having fun? Come work at Farm and Garden Camp! We pride ourselves on providing an environment for staff that enables personal and professional growth, a sense of community, and skill development as an educator.

The Farm Education Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe diversity across race, religion, ethnicity, nation of origin, gender, sexual orientation, and numerous other visible and invisible identities makes our camp community stronger. 

To apply for any of the following positions: Please send a cover letter or video explaining your interest in working with us as well as a resume and three references' contact information (name, phone number, email address) to farmcampdirector@gmail.com.

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Unless otherwise indicated, if a position is listed on this page, it means we are still accepting applications.

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Camp Director
Summary Description: The Camp Director oversees and coordinates all things pertaining to programming, policies, and personnel. They hire, supervise, and mentor staff; manage parent communications; oversee program implementation and evaluation; and coordinate policy development, compliance with state and town regulations, and health inspections. The Camp Director can expect to work approximately 5-15 hours per week during October through June (lower end in the Fall/Winter and higher end in the Spring) and 45-50 hour weeks during July and August, for a total of approximately 825 hours annually. This is a salaried position. View the full job description here.

Teen Instructor -- Not yet posted for Summer 2023.
Summary Description: The Teen Instructor primarily implements the Jr. Counselor-In Training program. This position requires strong facilitation and curriculum development skills (hands-on activities and discussions), a genuine love of early adolescents, and an ability to work on one’s own within a supportive team. Detailed information about the teen program can be found here. The full job description can be found here.

Camper Instructors - Not yet posted for Summer 2023.
Summary Description: 
Instructors are responsible for guiding and supporting children through daily farm and garden activities and transitions during each 5-day camp session. Instructors need experience working with and a genuine love for youth, a creative and collaborative spirit, the ability to be flexible when needed, and lots of patience. Instructors are provided curriculum to implement as well as supported in developing new curriculum based on their skills and interests. Instructors attend staff training in early July and work all seven weeks of camp. View the full job description here.

Assistant Instructor -- Not yet posted for Summer 2023.
Summary Description: As rising leaders at camp, Assistant Instructors take on significant responsibility with camper groups while also receiving mentorship and guidance from other camp staff. Assistant Instructors work collaboratively with Instructors to implement elementary-age camper activities. They help to oversee transitions, tend to camper needs, and facilitate group dynamics including assisting with behavior management and addressing interpersonal conflicts. Assistant Instructors attend staff training and work through all camper sessions. View the full job description here.
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About
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Farm and Garden Camp is located at the Hampshire College Farm Center. Farm and Garden Camp and Vacation Days on the Farm are programs of The Farm Education Collaborative (TFEC). TFEC designs and delivers authentic agricultural experiences that nurture the connections between families, farms, and food in the Pioneer Valley.
  • About
    • Vision & Values
  • School Year Programs
  • Summer Camp
    • Registration & Fees
    • Teen Programs
    • FAQs
    • Policies
  • Staff
    • Join Our Team
  • Vacation Days
  • Gallery and Testimonials
  • Contact