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Summer Camp Coordinator/ Lead Educator

Massaro Community Farm (MCF) seeks a full time Summer Camp Coordinator/Lead Educator for our 2023 Youth Summer Camp Program. The Coordinator will oversee and coordinate all programming, provide leadership for the Summer Camp Counselors, and fill in as a Counselor when needed. Our summer camp takes place from June 26-August 4, but this position would begin sooner, with part-time hours beginning as early as the week of May 15, 2023, and would extend through the week of August 7.

Position Summary: MCF has been hosting educational programs for all ages since 2012, including a half day summer camp program. In 2021, we transitioned to offering a full-day summer camp program. This summer, we will host 25-45 students each week; students are typically divided into groups by age. The Coordinator will supervise all Counselors as well as ensure that all programs are running smoothly by providing assistance, oversight, and communication across the entire program.

Primary Responsibilities:
● Oversee the development of camp curriculum and activities
● Lead Staff Training during the week of June 19, 2023, along with the Summer Camp Administrator
● Directly supervise 4-8 Summer Camp Counselors and Counselors in Leadership Training
○ Ensure that Counselors have planned and prepared for their daily activities and help provide ideas as needed
○ Fill in for Counselors as needed (ie if someone calls out sick)
● Coordinate all daily programmatic activities, such as helping to set up for guest programming or staging areas as requested by the Counselors
● Set weekly roster of campers, based on registration
● Greet parents and ensure proper check-in and check-out of campers each day
● Maintain daily first aid logs and properly administer campers’ medications
● Communicate with the Summer Camp Administrator and Farm Director about any problems or issues as needed
● Liaison with Farm Staff to ensure that spaces in the Barn and other communal areas of the farm are being shared well

Required Qualifications:
● High school diploma or equivalent
● Previous direct experience working with children in an instructional program, preferably in an outdoor setting
● Previous experience developing or planning activities, games, or educational curriculum for children
● Ability to work with children between the ages of 5-9 from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
● Interest and curiosity in farming, forestry, agroecology, or gardening
● Comfortability working around farm animals, (chickens, goats, rabbits, pigs)
● Comfortability working outside in a variety of weather conditions
● Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
● Positive and clear communication skills
● Creative problem solving skills and flexibility
● Organized and proactive
● Ability to pass a background check
● Fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus

Preferred Qualifications:
● Previous leadership experience at a summer camp or comparable setting
● Current First Aid/CPR certification
● Current certification to administer topical and oral medication

Work Details:
● This is an hourly position with a pay rate of $18-20/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
● The Coordinator will work 40-45 hours per week from June 26-August 4, with an anticipated schedule of 7:45am-4pm. Part-time hours can begin as early as May 15. At least 20 hours of work is required for the week of June 19 during staff training.
● The Summer Camp Program Coordinator reports directly to the Summer Camp Program Manager.
● All work will take place on the farm at 41 Ford Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525

How to Apply: To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to Summer Camp Administrator Leah Snavely at summercamp@massarofarm.org. The cover letter should describe your interest and qualifications in working at Massaro Summer Camp. References should be able to speak to your professional skills and ability to oversee staff and programs. Please subject the email “Summer Camp Coordinator/Lead Educator Application.”

Application deadline is April 14, 2023. Interviews and decisions will be made on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.