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 Education Internship
(Paid Hourly, no housing)
Position Summary
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center seeks enthusiastic, positive, and kind interns to lead education programs with the guidance of our education team. We will provide training on how to teach our programs so that interns can lead field trips at Prescott Farm and assist in teaching programs at our partnering schools with our Environmental Educators. Interns will also develop and implement programs for campers which they will lead during Winter Camp (February 22-26), Spring Camp (April 26-30), and/or Summer Camp (June 21-August 27). We ask that interns complete at least one project of their choice during their term that will support our mission, examples of some project ideas can be found below but should be based on the intern’s interests and organization’s needs. Interns must also present some sort of culmination of their internship experience and projects to the staff of Prescott Farm. The exact details of the presentation can be worked out depending on the projects they complete and the intern’s interests.
Please find a more detailed description below.
Compensation: Hourly, $16/hour
Environmental Education InternshipClick Here for more details!
Environmental Education Internship ApplicationClick Here to Apply
If interested, please go to this website, create an account, and fill out the application under “WildQuest Camp Winter & Spring 2027” called “Environmental Education Internship”. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Phoebe Hartvigsen at phartvigsen@prescottfarm.org.
