Lead Counselor

Medway Community Farm is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Lead Counselor to help run our Fun on the Farm summer program. At Fun on the Farm, we combine outdoor education, arts and crafts, games, and practical gardening experience to provide kids with a fun, active and engaging summer of learning from the land. The summer program serves youth ages 6-13 and is held Monday-Thursday from June 29-August 27.

The Lead Counselor will be responsible for running daily program activities, ensuring that every day of the program is exciting, safe, and organized. This position is part-time (Mon-Thurs, about 32 hours per week) and seasonal, beginning the week of June 22 with a staff training and concluding on the last day of the program, August 27 (1-3 extra hours per week are available but not required).

If you love working with kids and nature, are passionate about farm-based & outdoor education, and are excited to lead other counselors in creating meaningful and memorable experiences for our students, we would love to hear from you!

The Lead Counselor will report to and work closely with the Education Coordinator to oversee all day-to-day aspects of the Fun on the Farm program. Responsibilities include:

• Set-up and implementation of the summer program’s daily schedule
• Enthusiastic facilitation of lessons, activities, and games to promote engagement
• Maintenance of the program’s raised vegetable beds and leading students in weekly harvests
• Review of safety rules with students and enforcement of safety protocols
• Appropriate behavior management and intervention
• Parental interaction at drop-off and pick-up times
• Maintenance and organization of educational supplies
• Daily clean-up to return the farm environment to its pre-activity status
• Collaboration with farm staff and guest educators
• Supervision of other Counselors and Counselors in Training

The ideal individual will possess these qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age by the start date (younger applicants are encouraged to apply for the Counselor position)
• Able to problem solve and think creatively on the fly
• Outgoing, personable, and able to effectively engage with young people
• Has excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience in farming, gardening, ecology and/or environmental education is a plus
• Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to navigate trails and uneven surfaces, and to work outside in any weather
• Has reliable transportation
• Is certified in CPR and First Aid or willing to obtain the certification
• Able to show proof of COVID vaccination at start date
• Must pass a CORI/SORI and Federal background check

Hourly wage for this position is $17-$20, depending on experience.

Send a resume and cover letter to marlee.blasenheim@medwaycommunityfarm.org

MCF provides equal opportunity employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to Commute:

• Medway, MA 02053 (Required)

Work Location: In person