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Supervisor/Reports to: Education Director
Direct Reports: Seasonal Summer Staff
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator’s primary goal is to deliver high quality summer and after-school programs. With support from the Education Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation and evaluation of Green Power and Farm and Forest Explorers programs. The Program Coordinator and Education Director work together to plan, implement and evaluate After-School programs. This position includes the additional responsibilities of: assisting with Education Garden preparation and maintenance, assisting with livestock care, assisting with volunteer programs, assisting with farm tours, assisting with adult education programs, general branch and organizational development and other non-education related tasks. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with other staff to effectively manage the inherent risks of working on a farm, maintain our unique farm aesthetic, teach and follow best management practices for sustainable food production. Collaboration and effective communication with the other branches of the organization are vital to this job. Along with all staff, the Program Coordinator works diligently to carry out mission oriented goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Summer Programs:
- Lead efforts to achieve enrollment goals through advertising in local publications, attending camp fairs and events, and presenting to groups through community organizations
- Coordinate program related logistics, specifically with adjunct educators, community partners/organizations and Land’s Sake staff
- Oversee planning and implementation of mission-based curriculum
- Assist with the hiring and training of summer staff
- Lead the Farm and Forest Explorers summer program
- Assist with the Green Power Program as needed
- Communicate with parents as needed
- Write weekly newsletter update
- Gather weekly feedback from participants and parents
- Gather seasonal feedback from program constituents, specifically from adjunct educators, community partners/organizations and Land’s Sake staff
- Maintain budgets for both programs and track weekly expenses
- Facilitate planning and program development for successive seasons
After-School Programs:
- Assist with efforts to achieve enrollment goals through advertising in local publications, attending events, and presenting to groups through community organizations
- Work with the Education Director to coordinate program related logistics, specifically with adjunct educators, community partners/organizations and Land’s Sake staff
- Assist with planning and implementation of mission-based curriculum
- Co-lead the after-school programs for K-5th grade
- Communicate with parents as needed
- Gather feedback from participants and parents
- Facilitate planning and program development for successive seasons
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist with and eventually lead the planning and management of the Education Garden
- Assist with the management of a variety of livestock
- Assist with group volunteer projects
- Assist with farm and forest based educational group programs as needed
- Assist with Adult Education programs
- Assist with overall development of the Education Branch and Land’s Sake programs.
- Assist with other non-education related tasks when needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or greater in environmental science, education or relevant field
- Significant teaching and/or youth leadership experience in a school or non-traditional setting, with proven ability around youth safety, group management and discipline
- At least one year demonstrated experience in program management or program coordination of a camp, after school program, or other youth program
- At least one full season’s experience of farm work and experience in garden planning/management
- Experience with management of a variety of livestock
- The ability to multi-task and work independently
- Ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary as well as a flexible year round schedule
- Respectful, clear and patient interpersonal communication skill set that allows for collaborative work across departments
- Commitment to and understanding of a farm schedule, knowing this includes long hours in the summer and high production times and reduced hours in the winter.
- Professional character that is consistent, capable, self-directed, well organized, flexible, personable, and is able to maintain composure in a changing environment
- Comfortable with public speaking and networking
- Access to a car and valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass CORI check
- First Aid and CPR training or current certification
- Basic computer and office skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to maintain visual and auditory awareness of a group
- Must be able to negotiate various types of terrain on the farm and in the forest
- Must be able to communicate (both written and verbal) clearly and effectively with staff, participants, and other constituents
- Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty pounds
Employment dates:
Ideally this position will start April 2nd, 2012 and will work full-time year-round with seasonal changes in hours worked per week. Candidates interested in holding this position for multiple years will be given preference.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Professional development opportunities including conferences and trainings in areas of job related interests
- 50% of health care cost covered by Land’s Sake
- Two weeks paid vacation.
- Seasonal schedule with opportunities for reduced winter hours
- Organic produce and flowers grown on the farm.
- The opportunity to work, learn, inspire, and be inspired along side dedicated staff on a beautiful organic farm for a unique nonprofit in a unique community!
Equal Opportunity Policy:
Land’s Sake is seeking to hire a staff that represents the racial and ethnic diversity of its constituents. Diversity and inclusion is an ongoing organizational practice and a core value of Land’s Sake with the goal of having culturally competent services, materials, resources and programs. Our hiring practices are informed by an appreciation of the strengths offered by differing cultures, races, religions, ethnicity's, classes, sexual orientation, physical capacities, and age groups. Land’s Sake offers benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation, access to professional development and local organic food.
Land’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for all positions.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Mail to Land’s Sake (c/o Douglas Cook), 27 Crescent Street, Weston, MA 02493 or email at Doug@landssake.org, Deadline: February 15th, 2012
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