What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Program and Earth Steward Camp Manager position at HAWTHORNE VALLEY ASSOCIATION?

Job Description

PBLC Children’s Program and Earth Stewards Camp Manager

The mission of the Children’s Program of Hawthorne Valley Farm Place Based Learning Center is to inspire, strengthen and transform the connection between people and the living land. We seek to provide opportunities to children and adults for place-based, artistic experiences within the context of a working biodynamic farm.

Within our children’s programs we teach and guide all who participate by supporting the objectives of Waldorf Education begun by Rudolf Steiner. We foster respect for the earth, interdependence, responsibility, and social consciousness. Our goal is to help the children in these programs to become self-motivated individuals who approach the world around them with openness and an awareness of community and the environment.

Each staff member is asked to help create a professional environment which encourages respect, honesty and trust amongst all employees and also offers the highest degree of service to participants in the Place Based Learning Center programs. Employees are asked to maintain the program image as an ethical and positive place to work while exemplifying the mission statement.

Purpose

To manage, with the support of other program managers and seasonal staff members, all educational activities and daily operations related to the residential and day children’s programming for the Hawthorne Valley Farm Place Based Learning Center
To provide a nurturing, responsive environment to campers, visiting school children, teachers / chaperones, parents and all who visit the program.
To implement, create and manage all Earth Stewards camp operations and activities with staff support.
To implement, create, and managed all Practicum operations and activities with staff support (This goes through the month of May, and is hosted in the camp cabins and HVA departments)
To hire / train supervise, mentor and coach seasonal summer staff members with the support of other PBLC staff.
To support in the administration of the programs of the Hawthorne Valley Farm Place Based Learning Center, in collaboration with the managers and directors.
To Host Breakfasts for visiting classes as head waiter, beginning at 7 : 00 am Tues-Friday

Status

Reports to the PBLC Children’s Program Directors

Supervises Earth Stewards Camp Counselors with other PBLC Staff

Works collaboratively with all members of the HVF Place Based Learning Center and other co-workers at HVA

Responsibilities

Visiting Student Program Manager

Develops and implements farm-based educational activities, curriculum and programs for children for the PBLC in collaboration with other managers. All programs are based on the principles of Waldorf Education.

Demonstrates passion for and knowledge of farming, basic animal care, horticultural and craft skills

Ensures the safe operation of all farm-related educational activities

Helps to maintain care for all animals that are involved in programming with the help of other staff, including occasional hours on the weekend as needed (when program is not in session)

Develops and implements practicum week programing.

Helps to maintain all tools and supplies necessary for programs

Supervise / train a diverse staff

Summer Camp Manager

Hires, trains and supervises Earth Stewards Camp counselors with collaboration and support of PBLC staff.

Develops, schedules, and implements Summer Camp curriculum and activities for children ages 12 to 16 with the support of other camp managers and counselors

Supports the camp director with administrative requirements

Responsible for communications with campers’ parents and the camp nurse

Responsible for adhering to all health and safety regulations as per NYS DOH

Qualifications

Knowledge of basic animal care, gardening skills, leading hands-on activities

Experience in, passion for summer camp operations

Experience working with children ages 8 to 16 in hands-on outdoor environment

Skills or interest in farm-based crafts

Strong knowledge of Waldorf education and Biodynamic agriculture

First aid / CPR certification. Lifeguard certification helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication, organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills with all age groups.

High competence with basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook

Willingness to collaborate with others

Flexibility and an open attitude to new ideas

Hours and Type of Employment

Full time management salaried position with benefits

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