Farm Specialist Counselor (Summer Seasonal)

Boulder Jewish Community Center•Boulder, CO

4h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy mentoring curious young minds of all backgrounds about science, the environment, and how things work? Are you inspired to create positive change in our community? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment for a values-driven organization that cares deeply for its employees? If so, the Boulder JCC might be the place for you. If you like working with human kids and goat kids, our dynamic and community-centered organization is looking for an energetic, conscientious, and resourceful Farm Camp Specialist to join our team for the season. The Milk and Honey Farm is a 2+ acre educational, sustainable farm located at the Boulder JCC. Our farm is a place where the community gathers for experiential programs and activities grounded in Jewish heritage, tradition, and values. During the summer we offer a very popular Farm Camp.

Requirements

Must be over the age of 18.
Background in Farm and Garden based work or education
Experience or willingness to work with young children (ages 4 – 12)
Proven outdoor, gardening, cooking, animal care, wilderness, and nature based crafting skills.
Has the ability to think and act creatively, be flexible, demonstrate pride of work, and is caring about the individuals they serve.
Background in area of Specialty expertise education or instruction
Ability to integrate camp values in programs
While performing regular duties, you will be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, or kneel, and to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead educator for farm instruction for the Cherryvale Day Camp
Develop and document diverse, age-appropriate activities
Assist the farm team with essential daily operations—such as weeding, animal care, harvesting, or site prep—to ensure the farm remains a safe, productive, and beautiful space for camp programming.
Work in close coordination with the staff on the farm, ECC (Early Childhood Center) farm educator, Cherryvale Day Camp Counselors and all other staff who utilize the Milk & Honey Farm for programs.
Enthusiastically participate in camp programs and activities for the whole camp community.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for campers, abiding by all camp rules and policies. Assist any camper with empathy and patience.
Interface with the leadership team (Assistant Camp Director, Program Coordinator, Camp Director, Camper Care Specialist, Camp Adminstrator) as needed.