Current Job Openings
Located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region on 160 scenic acres, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center offers a lot more than “just another job.” We’re a dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about sharing our love of nature with our community through educational programming and immersive activities designed to help community members of all ages develop personal connections with and a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Below is a list of current employment opportunities at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. Application directions are attached at the bottom of each position. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Operations Director
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, methodical, and a systems-oriented thinker. You possess the flexibility to celebrate the variety of strengths, skills, and styles that comprise Prescott Farm’s dynamic team and have a genuine enthusiasm for our mission of environmental education and stewardship. We pride ourselves on a culture that is level-headed and upbeat. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team that values humor, mutual support, and a science-backed approach to education.
Note on Workspace & Fit: We operate out of a high-energy, shared leadership workspace that encourages mutual support. While we utilize a communal main work area, separate meeting rooms are available for focused tasks or confidential discussions. We don’t expect you to be a master plumber, an IT genius, and a CPA all at once. We are looking for a disciplined project manager and a “people person” who knows how to ask the right questions, coordinate with experts, and ensure that our systems support our mission.
Responsibilities
General Operations & Programming
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborates with the Executive Director on expansion and community partnerships aligned with the 2026 Strategic Plan.
- Compliance: Ensures all state and local filing requirements are met; collaborates with Camp and Preschool Directors on state licensing.
- Data & Archives: Oversees management of archives and files; works with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain mission impact data.
- Coordination: Manages the annual Community Connections program schedule and generates quarterly board updates.
Human Resources & Finance
- Staff Support: Provides general support to ensure staff success and coordinates annual staff development days.
- HR Administration: Coordinates recruitment, onboarding, and benefits; ensures compliance with all HR laws; oversees weekly payroll.
- Financial Oversight: Reviews monthly bills for payment; collaborates on annual operating and capital budgets; verifies the accuracy of monthly financial statements.
Facilities, IT, & Risk Management
- Facilities: Ensures facilities, equipment, and assets are maintained; coordinates repairs with the Caretaker and manages custodial staff; oversees well water monitoring.
- Information Technology: Troubleshoots IT challenges; coordinates data protection; researches new technology purchases.
- Safety: Takes a leadership role in mitigating risks and implementing the Emergency Action Plan; coordinates insurance reviews and workers’ compensation audits.
Skills, Education, & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Leadership: 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit or environmental setting.
- Oversight: Proven track record in multi-disciplinary management, including HR, Facilities, and IT.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert in MS Office and Google Workspace; ability to integrate CRM databases and registration platforms into daily workflows.
- Financial Literacy: Knowledge of basic nonprofit financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, A/R and A/P aging summaries).
- Requirements: Ability to produce professional results under deadlines and must pass a criminal background check.
Position Details
- Status: Permanent full-time, year-round salaried position
- Starting Salary: $60,000 – $65,000
- Benefits: Health, life, and long-term disability insurance; SIMPLE IRA with match; paid time off; and support for professional development.
- Reports to: Executive Director.
To Apply
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Jude Hamel, Executive Director, at jhamel@prescottfarm.org.
Field Teachers
Position Summary
Field teachers at Prescott Farm will lead small groups of students from area schools in hands-on discovery of ecological concepts and occasionally lead or co-lead non-school group programs. Field teachers encourage program participants’ awareness of, and sense of connection to, the natural world, as well as foster a sense of wonder and a sense of place.
Responsibilities
- Attend field teacher training classes (2-day initial training and occasional professional development)
- Observe/shadow experienced environmental educators leading programs
- Lead groups of 10-20 students
- Guide student investigation through hands-on activities
- Assist staff in organization of program materials
- Convey Prescott Farm’s mission through our educational programs
- Participate in planning and/or organizational meetings as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Teaching experience/or experience working with children
- Basic natural history science background, local natural history a plus
- Interest in natural history and environmental education
- Enthusiasm & creativity
- Must be responsible and prompt
- Successful completion of Field Teacher training
- Flexible schedule is a must (we need staff for both weekday and weekend programs)
- Must pass a background check
Status: Per diem, schedule varies throughout year
Compensation: Hourly, $16/hour
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest and your resume via email to Phoebe Hartvigsen, Camp & School Age Programs Director, phartvigsen@prescottfarm.org.