Camp Counselor (ages 16+)

Camp Counselor job duties include:

• Working with children ages four through twelve on farm-related tasks, chores, and activities. The Counselor does not need any prior knowledge related to these activities.

• Assisting with set up and clean up of camp activities

• Assisting teachers and Camp Director in running camp activities. Camp counselors are not expected to plan or prepare for camp activities.

• Helping to maintain the safety practices and standards set out by the Camp Director.

• Adhering to all guidelines for Oakview Farm and the Farm Camp. No technology use will be allowed during work hours. This includes listening to music, texting, phone calls, social media. The camp Director's phone number will be used for emergencies as needed. Photography of camp participants on personal cell phones is also strictly prohibited.

• Participate in a three hour, paid inservice related to the Farm Camp's methodology, nature-based play, and first aid/weather related incidents.

• Working the following days/times:

  • May 28-31 8:00 AM= 3:00 (1 hour paid lunch break)- 7 hrs day/ 28 hrs/wk

  • June 3-7 8:00 AM= 3:00 (1 hour paid lunch break)- 7 hrs day/ 35 hrs/wk

  • June 10-14 8:00 AM= 3:00 (1 hour paid lunch break)- 7 hrs day/ 35 hrs/wk

  • June 17-21 7:30-1:00 (1/2 hour paid lunch/rest break)-5.5 hrs day/ 27.5 hrs./wk

  • June 24-28 7:30-1:00 (1/2 hour paid lunch/rest break)-5.5 hrs day/ 27.5 hrs./wk

  • Total hours over five weeks: 153 hours

• 8 hours of PAID sick leave, to be used in any increments throughout the Camp season, with the Director's permission

• The Counselor will be paid at the END of the Camp Season (June 28th). If the Counselor does not work the agreed upon hours, as listed above, the payment will be withheld.

• Pay is $14-$16 an hour, depending on experience.