Garden Education Intern

Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp is currently hiring energetic passionate and hardworking individuals for our inclusive summer day camp located in Fredonia Wisconsin that offers daily transportation to camp from bus stops in Whitefish Bay Mequon and Grafton. Guided by Jewish values our camp fosters personal development friendship and community for the children and teens in our care.

We are looking for a motivated person passionate about gardening food and education to be involved in all aspects of our camp garden Bonim Farms. Bonim Farms is a program of the Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp. It consists of outdoor gardens threeseasons hoophouse yearround greenhouse indoor hydroponics and classroom space. Bonim Farms employs adults from Milwaukee and the surrounding areas who are living with disabilities. In this role they work on the farm and donate what they produce to the Jewish Community Pantry Family Sharing Ozaukee County and Random Lake Interfaith Pantry.

This position could start as early as April and would go through October. JCC Rainbow Day Camp begins in early June and runs through midAugust. Employment dates are flexible.

Working at camp is not only fun but is also a resume builder especially for those pursuing careers in general education special education social work or recreation.As an added bonus all seasonal staff are eligible for uniquely JCC benefits like summer membership to our stateoftheart fitness and aquatics facilities in Whitefish Bay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Garden Specific)

• Working independently
• Assist in planting successional planting seed starting
• Garden Maintenance: weeding pest control watering bed preparation mulching proper tool storage and care maintaining hydroponics (nutrients pH water levels)
• Harvesting: timely picking washing packaging labeling weighing and recording produce
• Garden Programing: learn the skills to instruct and engage grade schoolaged youth in organic gardening and healthy eating. Program topics include but are not limited to plant parts compost vermicompost photosynthesis water cycle plant life cycle and structure awareness of food and farms nutrition and garden to table

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Camp Specific)

• Organize prepare and lead group activities.
• Learn how to use maintain and inventory equipment.
• Lesson plan and evaluate programs.
• Ensure that the site is kept clean organized and free of litter.
• Be a quality role model for children by encouraging supporting and setting limits.
• Develop an appropriate counselor/camper relationship with every camper.
• Communicate with Camp Director regarding campers experiences (positive and negative).
• Contribute to the Rainbow Day Camp team through spirit enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Participate in activities such as spirit days camp programs and songs.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know enforce and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements (KSAs)

• Must be at least 18years old
• Upon hire completion of provided First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to lead plan organize and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to have fun and encourage community at camp.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of education classes or experience in camp youth programs recreation working with children or in a related field is preferred.

This position description is not intended to be allinclusive but is intended to be a generalized guide of the job duties.

What do we offer

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging dynamic multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership: Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost which includes member access to our stateoftheart fitness and aquatics facility in Whitefish Bay.
• JCC Program Discounts: Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education wellness camping cultural and enrichment programs.

The JCC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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