Employment Opportunities

Position Summary

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center seeks a well-organized and upbeat customer service-oriented individual who is enthusiastic about nature and environmental stewardship to join our team as a full-time Communications & Events Director.

Located in Laconia, New Hampshire on a historic 160-acre property just minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee with commanding views of the Belknap Mountains, Prescott Farm provides 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. Prescott Farm was established as a nonprofit organization in 1997 and has substantially expanded its program participation and community support in recent years. Our dynamic staff is comprised of professionals committed to the work of the organization who contribute to an upbeat, professional and collaborative organizational culture. For the right person, the Communications & Events Director position represents an opportunity to join a great team and continue growing brand awareness and participation in Prescott Farm’s programs throughout New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and beyond.

The Communications & Events Director develops and executes on outreach, marketing, public relations, and communications strategies on behalf of Prescott Farm and collaborates with staff and community groups to coordinate and host educational programs, conferences, meetings and other events, building public awareness and promoting support for Prescott Farm’s programs and initiatives.

Salary: $45,000-$50,000, based on experience
Benefits: Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick time; health insurance; life & long-term disability insurance; SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% match; cafeteria plan; paid professional development; remote work up to one day per week as schedule permits

Full Job Description and Application Details
To apply, submit a letter of interest, writing sample, resume and 3 references via e-mail to: Chris Wellens, Assistant Director, at cwellens@prescottfarm.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Position Summary

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia seeks a friendly and outgoing individual to join our team of educators and nature enthusiasts as a Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator.

This is a front-facing role responsible for recruiting, scheduling, managing, and developing mutually rewarding relationships with volunteers who bring a variety of skills, interests, and talents to their volunteer work at Prescott Farm. This role also involves assisting program participants with registrations, welcoming visitors, and other administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be a people-person with strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills who enjoys working as a member of a team and is capable of working with databases, websites, social media, and the Microsoft Office suite.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working with computers to maintain data and correspond with individual volunteers and volunteer groups is also important.
This is an hourly position working 35 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday with occasional required support for evening events. This position is primarily on-site with occasional remote work. There is some schedule flexibility.

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan, life insurance and long-term disability Income insurance, paid holidays and vacation.

Full Job Description and Application Details
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to cwellens@prescottfarm.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Position Summary

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center seeks enthusiastic and kind Environmental Camp Instructors for lead teaching positions at WildQuest Summer Camp. Instructors are responsible for daily supervision and instruction of campers ages 5-14. Topics include but are not limited to: natural and physical science, sensory awareness, cooking, gardening, and team-building. Teaching is through hands-on and inquiry methods that encourage exploration, self-directed learning, and stewardship of the natural environment. Instructors are also asked to act as mentor counselors to our Leaders-in-Training (ages 13-14) and Volunteer Junior Instructors (ages 15-16).

As an Environmental Camp Instructor, you will work Monday June 16 – Friday August 22, 2025 (10 weeks total including one week of paid staff training and nine weeks of camp sessions). The one week of paid staff training is mandatory and takes place Monday June 16 through Friday June 20, 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm each day. During the camp sessions, Instructors work Monday through Friday, typically 8:30am to 4:30pm, with the exception of 1-2 shifts of extended care coverage per week (before care starts at 8am and after care ends at 5pm).

Housing for this position is not provided. Full and partial summer commitments available.

Status: Temporary, Hourly, Non-exempt
Compensation: Starting at $15.25 – $16.50 per hour, based on experience and education

Apply Here     Full Camp Instructor Job Description
Questions can be directed to Phoebe Hartvigsen, Camp Director partvigsen@prescottfarm.org or (613) 366-5695. Applications accepted until all positions are filled.

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 Chris Wellens, Assistant Executive Director, cwellens@prescottfarm.org.