Farm Program Associate (Internal)
hace 8 días
Mohegan Lake
Job Description Title: Farm Program Associate Reports to: Farm Manager Department: Facilities Compensation: $25/hour Position Summary: Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farm Program Associate's responsibility is to incorporate the farm and garden as an integral Shrub Oak asset, which will be used to educate and support the individualized skill-based development of Shrub Oak students. They must enhance Shrub Oak’s integration into and support of the community, while promoting Shrub Oak Oak’s brand and beautifying its Campus. They will have full responsibility in supporting and caring for a growing livestock program (i.e. sheep, chickens, goats, donkeys). In addition, the care and upkeep of our garden, greenhouse, and any other new farm-related programs. The The Farm Program Associate will work closely with all areas of campus life, i.e., Clinical, Education, and Residential Life staff, to further support the individualized needs of Shrub Oak’s student population. Additionally, the Farm Program Associate will oversee the Farm Market Program and aid in its development and growth. Essential Functions – Primary duties of the position • Ensuring all plants in specified areas are always watered and maintained, • Support the Clinical Department during Farm and Garden sessions., • Assist the Farm Manager with any tasks as needed., • Perform any and all other responsibilities as may be required and needed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Thorough knowledge of animal care, gardening and farming practices, • The ability to demonstrate initiative to handle the required work, • Ability to flexibility change course to meet competing job demands and needs, • Minimum of 2 years caring for farm animals., • Minimum of 1 year tending to plants and/or crops, • Minimum of 1 year working with children, preferably with special needs. Work Environment The majority of work will be in outdoor areas in all weather, including working in unheated areas, including livestock area, garden etc. Will also work in farming classroom and food processing area. Exposure to insects, and other agricultural pests, and to wild and domestic predators of chicken and goats, particularly domestic and wild dogs, skunks, weasels, raccoons, bobcats and coy-wolves. Physical Demands The position responsibilities are physically rigorous and performed in an outdoor environment, requiring continuous lifting, climbing, bending, hoeing, planting, and picking. Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs. Will be working hands on with heavy machinery, large and small animals, farm chemicals, manure and all other aspects of the farm. Ability to use a variety of farming and animal care tools. Must be able to maintain a calm mental state while working with both animals and students. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time 12 month/year position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm. Evening and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand. EEO Statement Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation Powered by JazzHR c7uuRmB9lL