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Position: Junior Farm Camp Counselor/Sustainable Agriculture InternOrganization:Gorman Heritage Farm, Cincinnati, OHContact:Katie Murtaugh, Camp Director(513) 563-6663 ext. 109 camp@gormanfarm.orgInternship Description:Gorman Heritage Farm is seeking four (4) paid Junior Camp Counselors/Interns to join our creative, experienced, and dedicated staff for 12 weeks during the summer of2015.Junior counselors will gain valuable experience in farm-based education.• The Junior Counselor’s primary responsibility is to assist Senior Counselors in leading tenweek-long sessions of farm camp. Junior Counselors will gain experience with campers froma variety of backgrounds and ages (4-15 years). Camps focus on daily farm chores, hands-onnature exploration, and camp favorites like songs, games, and crafts.• Junior Counselors will gain experience working in a cooperative, supportive, andeducational working environment.• They will have the opportunity to lead activities and assist in planning camp activities.• Junior Counselors will learn about and participate in farm operations and animal care. Theywill also have the opportunity to assist with public special events on the farm.• There will be opportunities to share one’s ownskills and experiences with campers,volunteers, staff, and interns from other local organizations. • Junior Counselors receiveone week of paid training. There will also be a paid team building activity/trip during the week of July 4th.• Junior Counselors will have the opportunity to participate in workshops/classes pertaining to different environmental issues.• Junior Counselors will have the opportunity to plan and implement small projects relating to sustainability on the Farm.Description of Site:Gorman Heritage Farm is an educational working farm in the Village of Evendale, just north ofCincinnati, Ohio. This 122 acre non-profit farm provides the opportunity to explore and learn thehistory, methods, and values of a working family farm ina natural setting.Gorman Heritage Farm promotes:• Hands-on education for people of all ages (particularly local students) about agriculture, localhabitats, and the value of manual labor• The preservation of a distinct regional identity and local traditions, specifically the history ofGorman Heritage Farm and the values of the Gorman family that helped it flourish• An understanding of modern food systems and how sustainable agriculture, theconsumption of locally grown food, and responsible land use can support a healthy society• The entrepreneurial spirit that seeks new avenues for self-sustaining business opportunities• Community building that highlights the essential connections between people, land, andmeaningful labor
General and Specific Responsibilities:• Assist Senior Counselors in leading a group of 6-11 campers around the farm, assist inleading small and large group activities, and help supervise campers’ participation instructured activities• Responsible for knowing the location of all of your campers during camp hours• Demonstrate sensitivity to and fulfill the needs of the campers to the best of your ability• Interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations• Appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior-management techniques, including:enthusiasm, positive attitude, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control• Help with morning set-up and afternoon clean-up of camp areas• Required attendance at the scheduled training sessions and after-camp staff meetings• Responsible for being active in all aspects of camp preparation and implementation• Plan and lead activities for campers throughout the camp weekDesired Qualifications:• Previous experience working with children• Applicants must be atleast 16 years of age by May 26th• A marked ability to assist in planning and implementing programs for campers• Ability to work as a member of a team and also independently• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Demonstrated interest in the environment, sustainability, agriculture and education• Passion for the natural world and working with children• Flexibility and creativity• Special skills and experience such as playing musical instruments, singing, or crafts is a plusbut not requiredExperience:Experience with children, camp, and animals preferredResponsible to:Senior Farm Camp Counselors & Camp DirectorLocation:10052 Reading Road, Evendale, OH (just north of Cincinnati city limits)Duration:May 26th—August 14, 2015(12 weeks)Hours:40hours per week; 8:00am –4:00pm M-F; 30 minute lunch breakeach dayTraining:• May 30this a mandatory training day from 8:00am –3:30pm at Gorman Heritage Farm.• Camp Training Week is May 26th through May 30th. If you are available please come afterschool until 4:00pm each day for further training.Compensation: $1,300 -$1500 stipend for the summer based on experienceApplication Procedure:Visit http://www.GormanFarm.org/camp-jobs to apply. You will need to submit a coverletter and resume. Please emailthese materials to our Camp Director at camp@gormanfarm.org. Accepting Applications: We will start accepting applications Monday, January 12th, 2015Deadline:Ongoing, until positions are filled