Farm & Garden Director
YMCA Camp Mason
Summer 2013
Overview:
460- acres of ridges, valleys,
ponds, streams and trails cover the property of YMCA Camp Mason. We are located in northwestern New Jersey just
outside the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, one of the
last true wilderness areas in the northeastern United States. This setting affords us almost limitless
opportunities to engage in outdoor adventure and promote the values of environmental
awareness.
Camp Mason is seeking a
passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Farm & Garden Director at our
traditional YMCA summer camp. The Farm
& Garden Director is a senior staff member whose primary role is leading
staff in the delivery of an effective and engaging agricultural education
program.
Qualifications:
Required:
Must have some knowledge of crop
planning, greenhouse management, planting and garden maintenance, harvesting
and post-harvesting needs, irrigation, and composting
Must demonstrate a strong passion
for the outdoors, sustainability, environmental awareness and simple living
Strong leadership skills and a
professional character that is consistent, capable, self-directed, well
organized, flexible, personable, and is able to maintain composure in a
changing environment
Experience working
at a camp or residential education center, leading related activities
First
aid and CPR, or willingness to get certified before camp starts
The
ability to complete the full term of the position
Preferred:
Wilderness
First Aid, or willingness to get certified before camp starts
Lifeguard
certification a plus
Belay
experience or interest in learning a plus
Valid
driver’s license and clean record a plus
Responsibilities:
Train a group of counselors to
become effective natural educators, specifically in the Farm & Garden
Provide leadership to staff as
necessary (includes instruction, evaluation and feedback of activities)
Be a role model to campers and
staff in both behavior and attitude, reflecting the culture of the Farm &
Garden program throughout the remainder of camp’s activities
Develop and execute engaging, hands-on
activities
Plan and teach classes to groups of
children between 7 and 16 years of age
Ensure that all campers experience
progression and recognition in all farm and garden programs
Be directly responsible for the
maintenance and presentation of the garden and greenhouse
Care for all farm animals and
garden plants
Ensure all equipment and systems
are working/inventoried and consistently carried out
Be able to make valuable
contributions to the planning and execution of evening, weekend and theme
activities
Anything else that needs to be done
to keep Camp Mason safe, fun, and on the leading edge of the camping industry.
Compensation, Benefits & Housing: Shared housing and cafeteria style meals are
provided. Salary is commensurate with
experience, starting at $2,000.
Workman’s Compensation Insurance provided to all staff.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Dates of Employment: June 9, 2013- August 18, 2013 Must be able to commit to entire season.
To Apply:
For more information, please contact Laura Finkle at (908) 362-8217 ext.
102, or Laura@CampMason.org. To apply, please send completed application
with current contact information to Laura@CampMason.org. Additional cover letter and resume
encouraged.
