Get to know us: For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.
Culture: Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.
Mission: We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

Broad Responsibilities:

The Per Diem Farm Worker will support all aspects of the farm which includes but is not limited to cleaning animal areas, feeding animals, lawn care (mowing, trimming, weeding), general farm and garden work. Other day-to-day chores, as needed

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the direction of the Farm Program Manager and Area Supervisors to complete daily farm and garden chores list
• Assist with activities wherever the need may arise
• Assist in maintaining the farm and garden
• Communicates openly with the Farm Program Manager and all farm staff
• Helps to keep tools operational, cleans sheds and other areas when needed

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS:

The position of Per Diem Farm Worker reports to the Farm Program Manager but is accountable to Farm Director and all area supervisor

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Works cooperatively with others as necessary

SCHEDULE: As needed 7:30am – 3:30pm

• Physical/Mental Requirements (ADA Compliance)

  • Must have the mobility to perform the essential duties of the position
  • In order to perform the essential duties of the job, the incumbent must be able to speak, hear and see
  • Must have the ability to work long hours outdoors, in a hectic environment, often under stress in all types of weather
  Must be able to lift and carry fifty pound
  • Satisfactorily fulfill requirements for employment at Green Chimneys, background screening, references, documentation of education, compliance with NYS Social Service Law. Education/Experience. Strong background in farming, garden work and/or manual labor. Able to use a lawn mower, weed wacker, power washer, snow blower and operate other small garden machinery.
  Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
  This is a per diem (as needed role) and is not benefit eligible.