Arcadia Farm Camp Manager

Arcadia Farm Camp Manager

Overview: Arcadia seeks a Manager for Arcadia Farm Camp. The Manager will
be primarily responsible for managing the Farm Camp program and supervising a
small team of Farm Camp Counselors during five, one-week sessions at our
working farm on the grounds of Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in
Alexandria, VA.

We are focused on our Farm Campers, and look for a strong background in
working with children and staff in a camp setting. Camp counselor or camp
management experience is preferred. Farming or gardening experience is
preferred, but not required.

Background: Arcadia is a non-profit organization serving the Washington,
D.C.
Metro area. Arcadia’s mission is to create a more equitable and sustainable
local food system to improve the health of our community, increase the
viability of local farmers, and preserve the environment for future
generations.

Hours: Start date is June 5, 2017 and end date is August 18, 2017. Full
time,
seasonal for 11 weeks. There are varying hours for Training, Farm Camp
weeks,
and Close-Out. The summer equals out to the equivalent of 40 hours per
week.

Compensation: The position will be compensated at $17 an hour for 40 hours
a
week for 11 weeks.

Location: Arcadia Farm Camp will take place at Arcadia Farm at: 9000
Richmond
Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Required for hire:
♣       Basic First Aid/CPR Certification (Adult/Children/Infant) or ability
to obtain certification;
♣       Must undergo a background check;
♣       Must be at least 21 years old; and
♣       Must be available June 5-August 18, 2017.

Major Responsibilities:
♣       Facilitate implementation of curriculum based exploration of Arcadia
Farm.
♣       Effectively supervise, manage, and inspire a small team of Farm Camp
Counselors with positive reinforcement and respect, to motivate staff to
carry
out their duties.
♣       Implement, participate in, facilitate, and monitor day-to-day
management of the program to ensure that all aspects of camp run smoothly
and
efficiently.
♣       Assist with design and implementation of Farm Camp Counselor Training.
♣       Communicate with campers’ families in the weeks leading up to and
directly following their week.
♣       Organize and implement all paperwork requirements.
♣       Communicate professionally, in-person and via phone, with Counselors
and Farm Camp families.
♣       Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
♣       Experience working with children ages 6-11 is required.
♣       Experience in a management role for a summer camp is preferred.
♣       Ability to work independently, efficiently, and be able to multitask.
♣       Willingness to take initiative and work varying hours to ensure a
successful program.
♣       Ability to maintain and engage in an extremely high level of customer
service and care with our Farm Camp families through timely and courteous
communication.
♣       Enthusiasm for and experience in sustainable agriculture, food
education, and/or the environment.
♣       Ability to and enthusiasm for spending the camp day outdoors, in both
shade and full sun.
♣       Willingness to get dirty, have fun outdoors, work with animals, and
work in the garden.
♣       Dependable, mature, and an excellent role model to children and staff.
♣       Ability to get to Arcadia Farm via car as public transport is not
easily accessible.

How to apply:
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, May 19, 2017. Send a
resume, cover letter, and the name, email and/or phone number of three
references with the subject line “Farm Camp Manager Application: Your Name”
to
Farm Education Director, Heather Johnson, at heather@arcadiafood.org. If
you
are also interested in the Counselor position, please indicate that in your
email or cover letter.

Arcadia is committed to diversity in the workplace and does not
discriminate
based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity
(including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance
program, or political beliefs. Learn more at http://arcadiafood.org/ and
http://arcadiafood.org/arcadia-farm-camp.