Outdoor Educator At Gifford Farm

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Gifford Farm Educational Center Outdoor Educator

Job Title Code: 2110

Number of Days Worked: Seasonal Flexible Scheduling

Department:Gifford Farm Educational Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator of Gifford Farm Educational Center

Staff Supervised: None

Essential Requirements:

No history of child abuse or negligence.

High School graduate, equivalent, or in progress.

The position of Gifford FarmOutdoor Educator requires a person who enjoys working with children, animals, and working outside a great deal of the time. The position requires a person with a friendly nature and good customer service skills.

Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment.

Interest in one or more of these areas is preferred agriculture, nature, history, science or team building.

The assigned duties of this position are not eligible for remote work consideration.

Essential Responsibilities:

Complete training provided by Gifford Farm Staff for each program taught.

Provide information to students and all visitors based on the curriculum set in place by Gifford Farm Training, curriculum, and Standard Operating Guides of Gifford Farm Education Center.

Attend annual training and review curriculum, Standard Operating Guides, and ESU #3 handbook annually.

Follow the direction of the Executive Director of Programs Services/Gifford Farm Coordinator and Program Team Leaders in all matters related to Gifford Farm and Gifford Farm programs.

Present programs to all visitors in a positive, professional and friendly manner.

Maintain working knowledge of program materials presented.

Possess a working knowledge and comply with Gifford Farm and ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies, Safety Policies and Procedures, and ESU3 Employee Handbook.

Assist in preparation and set up of programs.

Assist in clean up, closing of programs, and storage of program supplies.

Arrive and prepare for programs according to scheduled and posted start times.

Willingness to maintain flexibility in program scheduling and timing.

Maintain a positive and friendly working relationship with other staff members.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Programs Services and/or Gifford Farm Coordinator. Example: general maintenance /cleaning and upkeep of the property. Employees may also help with animal chores that might consist of being in close proximity to farm animals.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 Administrator.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person