Current Job Opportunities
The Farm Education Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We believe diversity across race, religion, ethnicity, nation of origin, gender, sexual orientation, and numerous other visible and invisible aspects of identity makes our camp community stronger.
Garden Specialist -- This position has been filled.
Summary Description: The Garden Specialist is responsible for planting and maintaining the camp garden, implementing existing and developing new curriculum for 5-11 year-olds, facilitating choice activities, and supporting the camp director with some administrative duties. The Garden Specialist needs experience working with children in a farm or garden setting, a creative and collaborative spirit, the ability to be flexible when needed, and lots of patience. As part of the camp leadership team, the Garden Specialist participates in monthly meetings throughout the Winter and Spring to support big picture visioning and program development. View the full job description here.
Requirements: Garden Specialist must attend mandatory staff training at the Hampshire College Farm Center from July 1-5 and be available to work all seven weeks of camp, Monday through Friday, July 8 - August 23.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter describing your interest in working with us, and three references' contact information to farmcampdirector@gmail.com. References are preferably employers/supervisors who have seen you working with children and/or in agricultural capacities.
Summary Description: The Garden Specialist is responsible for planting and maintaining the camp garden, implementing existing and developing new curriculum for 5-11 year-olds, facilitating choice activities, and supporting the camp director with some administrative duties. The Garden Specialist needs experience working with children in a farm or garden setting, a creative and collaborative spirit, the ability to be flexible when needed, and lots of patience. As part of the camp leadership team, the Garden Specialist participates in monthly meetings throughout the Winter and Spring to support big picture visioning and program development. View the full job description here.
Requirements: Garden Specialist must attend mandatory staff training at the Hampshire College Farm Center from July 1-5 and be available to work all seven weeks of camp, Monday through Friday, July 8 - August 23.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter describing your interest in working with us, and three references' contact information to farmcampdirector@gmail.com. References are preferably employers/supervisors who have seen you working with children and/or in agricultural capacities.
Instructors (age 18+)
Summary Description: Instructors are responsible for guiding and supporting children and teens ages 5-15 through daily farm and garden activities and transitions during each 5-day camp session between July 8 and August 23. Instructors need experience working with and a genuine love for children, a creative and collaborative spirit, the ability to be flexible when needed, and lots of patience. We expect your first priority at camp to be identifying and meeting the diverse and evolving needs of our campers. The main focus of the position is to support, engage, challenge, and enjoy the campers. View the full job description here.
Requirements: Instructors must attend mandatory staff training at the Hampshire College Farm Center from July 1-5. Instructors must be available to work all seven weeks of camp, Monday through Friday, July 8 - August 23.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter describing your interest in working with us, and three references' contact information to farmcampdirector@gmail.com. References are preferably employers/supervisors who have seen you working with children and/or in agricultural capacities.
Requirements: Instructors must attend mandatory staff training at the Hampshire College Farm Center from July 1-5. Instructors must be available to work all seven weeks of camp, Monday through Friday, July 8 - August 23.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter describing your interest in working with us, and three references' contact information to farmcampdirector@gmail.com. References are preferably employers/supervisors who have seen you working with children and/or in agricultural capacities.
CITs (Counselors-in-Training) age 16+
Program Description: Counselors-In-Training (CITs) have demonstrated the maturity and skills necessary to successfully be part of the paid camp staff. While continuing to develop their leadership and counseling skills, CITs assist Instructors with daily activities and transitions. They also play an important role in facilitating camper dynamics and assisting with behavior management and conflict resolution. As CITs are integral members of our staff and camp program, we emphasize professionalism and reliability, including completing all camp sessions that a CIT commits to.
Requirements: CITs must have experience working with children as well as working in a farm or garden setting personally and/or professionally. CITs must be responsible, creative, flexible, and hard-working. CITs work for a minimum of three weeks, though hiring preference may be given to applicants with greater date flexibility and a desire to work up to four weeks; case-by-case exceptions may be made for returning CITs. First-year CITs must work their first two weeks of camp consecutively in order to get accustomed to camp routines. All CITs (including returning CITs) must complete four days of training during the first week of July.
Hiring Process: CITs complete this application. The camp director may then contact them for an in-person interview. If offered a position, CITs will be required to fill out hiring paperwork, including a background check; timely completion of this paperwork is critical for employment. We begin accepting applications in January and interview applicants until positions are filled. We encourage you to apply early, and no later than April 15.
Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Camp Director Cara Michelle Silverberg at farmcampdirector@gmail.com.
Requirements: CITs must have experience working with children as well as working in a farm or garden setting personally and/or professionally. CITs must be responsible, creative, flexible, and hard-working. CITs work for a minimum of three weeks, though hiring preference may be given to applicants with greater date flexibility and a desire to work up to four weeks; case-by-case exceptions may be made for returning CITs. First-year CITs must work their first two weeks of camp consecutively in order to get accustomed to camp routines. All CITs (including returning CITs) must complete four days of training during the first week of July.
Hiring Process: CITs complete this application. The camp director may then contact them for an in-person interview. If offered a position, CITs will be required to fill out hiring paperwork, including a background check; timely completion of this paperwork is critical for employment. We begin accepting applications in January and interview applicants until positions are filled. We encourage you to apply early, and no later than April 15.
Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Camp Director Cara Michelle Silverberg at farmcampdirector@gmail.com.