Company description
The Farm School Inc. is a youth centered 35 year non-profit organization with a mission of connecting people to the land. The 4 major areas of our organization are:
The Program for Visiting Schools and Summer Program, which brings youth to the farm for overnight trips and to engage with all aspects of the farm (small animal livestock, diary, gardens, forestry and the kitchen).
The Chicken Coop School is our year round Middle School open to local 7th and 8th graders that includes farm life as part of its curriculum.
-Our Food Donation program brings over a thousand of pounds of meat, eggs, milk and veggies to our local community, seniors, co-op market, partner school community in the Boston area and to the Nipmuc tribe.
-The Nipmuc Land Project is dedicated to providing the space for Nipmucs to direct a process of connecting back to their ancestral lands where the Farm School resides.
-We are seeking individuals who get joy from sharing their love of land and farming with young people.
Job description
Summer Program Staff Counselor
Summer Program Dates are June 22nd 2026 to August 14th 2026.
Support youth ages 10-16 during their 5 and 11 day overnight experiences on the farm. Help create an atmosphere that is kind, playful, artistic, adventurous, musical and....magical!
Benefits include: weekends off, onsite housing and meals provided, free access to farm fresh veggies, meat eggs, fruit and staple items.
Highly competitive summer program rate of $5,750 starting and $6,750 for returning staff.
Complete this quick form to express your interest today!
https://linseed.works/form/hiring_inquiry?key=XMBcZLG_eFd6
Check out this video to hear about the impact of our work from the kids themselves!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4mm-B6m8/iWzdWUkhYZWDt0HMMvCsRw/watch?utm_content=DAG4mm-B6m8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa04fc33ec
Full Job Posting:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cPyh2a-d2NhlB4ruG_AswcuiXpZruAsZ-g-yRNMpMII/edit?tab=t.0
Compensation
this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $5,750.00 - $6,750.00
Application instructions
If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!
Deadline
March 28, 2026