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!
Field Teachers
(Per Diem)
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.
Environmental Camp Instructor
(Seasonal)
Position Summary
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center seeks enthusiastic, positive, and kind Environmental Camp Instructors for lead teaching positions at WildQuest Camp. Instructors will be paired with a co-instructor and together they will be assigned a group of up to 12 campers. They are responsible for daily supervision and instruction of their campers as well as the larger camp community of campers ages 5-14. Instructors will plan daily activities for all nine sessions during the staff training week. Activity topics may include but are not limited to environmental science, plant and animal ID, natural exploration of the forest, fields, and wetlands, fire-making, cooking, gardening, shelter-building, and teambuilding. We ask instructors to prioritize teaching hands-on, outdoor programs that encourage exploration of and care for our natural environment and wildlife. Instructors are also asked to act as mentors to our Volunteer Junior Instructors (ages 15-17) who will be assigned to help in some groups.
Please find a more detailed description below.
Compensation: Hourly, $15.25-16.50/hour based on experience and education
WildQuest Camp Instructor DescriptionClick Here for more camp information including a typical camp day, policies, and more!
WildQuest Camp Instructor ApplicationClick Here to Apply
Feel free to email Phoebe Hartvigsen, Camp Director at camp@prescottfarm.org with any questions
