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Farm Camp at the Morris Farm
Farm Camp Director - Position Description
Overview:
The Morris Farm Trust is seeking a director for this summer’s Farm Camp. Farm Camp is a day camp for children ages 5-12 held at our 50-acre campus that includes a barn, hen house, community garden plots, greenhouse, fields rotationally grazed by organically-raised Jersey cows, forests, trails, a yurt, campfire site, farm store, and an indoor learning center with a commercial kitchen. Campers care for farm animals, harvest food they grow themselves, and participate in a wide range of activities including fiber arts, cooking, and baking. The camp is small by design, with just 20 children attending each week-long session. The Farm Camp Director is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the Farm Camp program, including the supervision, guidance, and direction of day camp staff.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and direct the Farm Camp at the Morris Farm
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Supervise daily check-in and check-out of all Farm Campers
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Hire and train all staff and volunteers assigned to work with the Farm Camp program
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Supervise and direct all staff and volunteers assigned to work with
the Farm Camp program -
Track and assign staff to roles and assignments
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Manage budget; maintain and stock all Farm Camp program equipment.
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Perform administrative duties
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Assist with publicizing the camp through the web and social media.
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Maintain Farm Camp records
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Staff, camper and parent relations
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Practice and enforce all camp safety regulation and emergency procedures
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Abide by all camp policies and agreements
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Responsible for health and well-being of self and campers
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Provide instruction and camp activities to child participants
Qualifications:
The Farm Camp Director must be over the age of 21 and have:
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Extensive experience managing staff and working in youth-based programs
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A degree within the field of Education, Environmental Education, Child Psychology, Social Work, or an equivalent field
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A willingness and ability to acquire a Wilderness First Responder certificate
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A passion for working with youth and cultivating engaging group experiences
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A strong work ethic and be highly responsible, self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working outside all day
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An abundance of patience for working with children and a good sense of humor
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Experience with and/or knowledge of agriculture (including livestock) is desirable
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Experience with crafts, cooking, and baking preferred
Duration of Employment and Required Hours:
Position Begins on June 15 or thereabouts, as agreed upon with the Morris Farm. The camp runs for 7 weeks, from Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 21. The Camp day is from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. A long term-farm education director position with the Morris Farm may be available after the end of summer farm camp. Consideration for this position will be a separate process.
To Apply for the Farm Camp Director Position:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Madelyn Hennessey at barnyard10@yahoo.com. You can call Madelyn at 443-9435. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Applications can also be mailed to:
The Morris Farm Trust
156 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, Maine 04578
Farm Camp at the Morris Farm
Farm Camp Educator - Position Description
Overview:
The Morris Farm Trust is seeking an educator for this summer’s Farm Camp. Farm Camp is a day camp for children ages 5-12 held at our 50-acre campus that includes a barn, hen house, community garden plots, greenhouse, fields rotationally grazed by organically-raised Jersey cows, forests, trails, a yurt, campfire site, farm store, and an indoor learning center with a commercial kitchen. Campers care for farm animals, harvest food they grow themselves, and participate in a wide range of activities including fiber arts, cooking, and baking. The camp is small by design, with just 20 children attending each week-long session. The Farm Camp Educator reports to the Farm Camp Director and is responsible for carrying out education plans and assuring the safety of campers.
Responsibilities:
The Farm Camp Educator will be responsible for all aspects of camp life:
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Teaching groups of children ages 4-12
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Leading animal chores, gardening activities, excursions to the forest
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Leading games, crafting, cooking and baking activities
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Overseeing snack and lunch time
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Communicating behavior or medical issues to the Camp Director
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Welcoming and supporting volunteers and guest speakers to the farm
Qualifications:
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Degree and/or experience in environmental education, experiential education, or related field.
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Passion for working with youth and cultivating engaging group experiences.
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Experience with and/or knowledge of agriculture (including livestock)
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Experience with crafts, cooking, and baking preferred
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Highly responsible, self-motivated, flexible, strong work ethic and capable of working outside all day in all weather An abundance of patience for working with children, a good sense of humor
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Be able to acquire CPR/First Aid certification
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Be able to successfully pass a background check
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Be 18 years of age or older and have graduated high school by June 2019
Duration of Employment and Required Hours:
Position Begins on June 25 or thereabouts, as agreed upon with the Morris Farm. The camp runs for 7 weeks, from Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 21. The Camp day is from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
To Apply for the Farm Camp Educator Position:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Madelyn Hennessey at barnyard10@yahoo.com. You can call Madelyn at 443-9435. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Applications can also be mailed to:
The Morris Farm Trust
156 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, Maine 04578