Summer 2019
Essex County 4-H Job Postings
Positing Title: Outdoor Adventure Camp Counselor – Hiring 2 Counselors for this position
Purpose: To work alongside 4-H staff and volunteers to lead a successful pilot Outdoor Adventure Camp 2019! Camp counselors will be leaders of a small group of youth grades 5-8 for a three-day camp, leading leadership trainings, team-building games, and outdoor activities.
Time Commitment: Camp runs Monday-Wednesday the week of July 1st-July 3rd from 9:00am-4:00pm. Camp counselors are asked to be in attendance every day during the half week of camp There were be a mandatory camp orientation (date and time to be determined).
Benefits
- Gain leadership, job and youth development skills
- Participate in summer outdoor adventure field trips, professional develop training and share your knowledge with young people
- Weekly stipend, $250 for the week
Responsibilities:
- Attend orientation, and review all lesson plans, schedules, and activities prior to the start of camp (schedule will be provided upon hiring)
- Lead a team of young people through the week of camp activities, chaperoning during activities, lead team-building and leadership activities, enforcing camp rules and inspiring them to enjoy their camp experience
- Provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
- Help with set up, registration, and clean up each day of camp
Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years old as of June 2019
- Ability to work with youth to grow in character, experiences and insights
- Must have reliable transportation to arrive on time every day
- Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Resourceful, Flexible, and calm in all situations
- Ability to motivate and enjoy working with youth of all ages
If interested in joining these teams send a resume and short bio/cover letter with previous work experience and interest in the camp to Essex County 4-H (joanna.eliasof@rutgers.edu ) by May 27th
Questions? Contact Essex 4-H Essex4h@njaes.rutgers.edu or call: 973-353-1337
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Position Title: 4-H Farm Intern & 4-H Youth Farmer Positions
Purpose: To help lead youth farmers in growing produce to donate and help in weekly upkeep at Montclair Community farms.
Website: https://www.montclaircommunityfarms.org/
Time Commitment: Farm Intern: 100 hours, Youth Farmer: 5-10 hours
Term: Farm Intern: May 1 – August 31, Youth Farmer – July 1 – August 31
Responsibilities:
- Keeps track of crops, seed plantings, and grow schedules in a farm log and database
- Works with Farm Coordinator to lead youth farmers in: weeding, preparing beds, planting, and maintaining hens and chicken coop
- Manages youth farmers on either Montclair Miller Street farm site (16 Miller St. Rear), Montclair Historical Society farm site (108 Orange Rd)
- Attends weekly meeting with Farm Coordinator and site interns to plan jobs for the week
- Helps keep track of youth farmer volunteer hours
- Works hands-on at the farm site to maintain the land
- Aids in organic pest management, composting, irrigation etc.
- Harvests and weighs produce to be donated to senior residences and faith-based organizations
- Help with outreach and social media (website, Facebook, videos etc.)
Benefits:
- Learn how to grow your own food!
- Opportunity to learn about farming and youth development
- Opportunity to enhance leadership skills
- Network with local organizations and professionals for career growth
- Resume builder and potential for college credit!
- Stipend – Farm Intern – $600, Youth Farmer – $150
Qualifications for Farm Intern (college student) and Youth Farmer (high school student): A student who has good communication skills, is reliable, and eager to try their hand at farming. Some previous farming or gardening experience is preferred, but not mandatory. The ability to work with a group of youth ages 11-17 as well as taking responsibilities and working independently are important. A serious interest in community service, healthy food and farming will make this internship most valuable to you. Must be willing to work hard and like to be outside. Must be able to lift 40lbs. Must be enthusiastic and have a good attitude!
Please Send a Resume and Cover Letter by May 27th to Lana Mustafa,lana@montclaircommunityfarms.org
