Camp Counselors

Join Our Team! Camp Counselor Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center seeks Camp Counselors to lead our 2026 summer camp sessions in July & August. We are seeking inspired agricultural and environmental educators to fill a role perfect for someone who cares deeply about sustainability, local food, community, and teaching outdoors. Who We Are Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is dedicated to the practices of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education, and the creation of access to healthy food systems. Hilltop is a 60-acre working farm and educational center operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation that uses harm-reductive practices to grow produce, flowers, and seeds for a market-style CSA, on-site farm stand, and native plant nursery. The farm offers educational programming throughout the year and the property is open to the public, free of charge, year-round. Primary Responsibilities Deliver a variety of lessons, from basic farm information and environmental sciences, to detailed discussions of agricultural practices to a wide variety of age groups in all weather conditions Connect patrons to their environment, food systems, and each other through meaningful experiences via classroom based and experiential lessons and activities Perform physical tasks as necessary, including instruction and demonstration of crop care Facilitate safe visitor and guest interactions with livestock, crops, and farm equipment and infrastructure Prepare for and clean up after programs Develop lesson plans in conjunction with the Education Manager Attend trainings as they are offered Qualifications and Requirements Knowledge of agricultural systems, environmental science, farm work, and/or an educational background are a plus Ability to manage groups of up to 16 efficiently during lessons and fieldwork Minimum 16 years of age Background check required Compensation This is an hourly position.

Starting Salary:

$17.10 per hour; salary is commensurate with experience Option to participate in the NY State Retirement System To Apply Send an email to education@hilltophanoverfarm.org with your resume, with "Camp Counselor Application" as the subject line. Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.