Summer Camp - Junior Counselor

At Sunbury Urban Farm, children spend their days exploring their world, digging in the garden, and building forest forts… all while building connections, developing confidence and compassion, and gaining a deeper understanding of their ties to the environment and the food that they eat. SUF is currently searching for role models to guide children on their farm and forest adventures this summer!

During a typical week of Summer Camp, a Junior Counselor might do things like:

• Lead a nature hike or scavenger hunt
• Pretend to be a seed sprouting for garden yoga
• Act like a wild animal while leading a game about predators and prey
• Help kids build forts and play in the woods or dam the creek with rocks
• Serve as referee for a weeding contest in the garden
• Show campers how to wash their snack dishes and clean up after activities
• Make sure campers are keeping track of their belongings by modeling in a lost and found fashion show
• Encourage sportsmanship, kindness, and environmental awareness through your words and actions

Sounds fun, right?

The perfect candidate:

• Age 15-17 at the time of employment
• Available for at least 5 weeks of summer (May 28 - Aug. 16, 2024), including June 3-7 which is mandatory for training
• Likes being outside all day, even in the rain
• Knows a little (or a lot) about native animals, plants, gardening, ecology, survival skills, etc.
• Likes veggies! (kids help harvest and prepare snacks each day, using veggies straight from the garden)
• Has experience working with younger kids as a babysitter, Summer Camp, VBS, etc.
• Has CPR/First aid certification (preferred, but not required)

Applications through this post are not complete, but we will gladly message you back and answer any questions that you have. To officially apply, please complete the this application: https://forms.gle/BAu84QheFmBtcUxf9

Job location is on the bus line and bike trail!

This is a full-time seasonal job, May 28 - Aug. 16, 2024. The work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $450.00 - $500.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please tell us 1-2 sentences about a favorite childhood memory you have of spending time outdoors.
• The idea of being outside all day, even in rain or high humidity, is okay with me. (Yes/No and Why)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person