Full-time Seasonal, June-August

With a mission to promote sustainable land use, Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center includes a 25-acre organic farm, an education center, and native plant nursery located on 200 acres of forest and valley land in the Snoqualmie Valley, 25 miles east of Seattle. The farm supports a 700-member CSA and supplies local restaurants and independent grocery stores with local, organic produce. The Native Plant Nursery, built in 2013, is a production, research and education facility. We aim to grow the highest quality native plants for restoration, mitigation and landscaping, using ecologically sound practices, and foster research and education that contribute to the restoration and nursery-growing community. Our education center, which has a working Kids’ Farm and Living Playground, is committed to teaching children about sustainable agriculture and the environment. At Oxbow, children see firsthand where their food comes from, where salmon spawn, and understand why we need to protect both.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Oxbow Education (“OxEd”) is seeking Kids’ Farm Summer Camp Instructors to lead summer camp groups for 5 one-week day camp sessions. Summer Camp Instructors will lead small groups of children ages 4-12 during day camp. As a Camp Instructor you will facilitate a successful camp experience for campers by keeping them engaged with a variety of educational games and activities, while being responsible for their safety and a majority of their daily schedule. Summer Camp Instructors will lead and develop nature-based and farm-based activities, and will have the opportunity to learn more about organic farming and environmental education. This position would be a great fit for an energetic person who enjoys and appreciates the outdoors and who has experience leading summer camp groups and facilitating outdoor games and activities.
This position reports directly to the Ox Ed Program Coordinator, with oversight from the Ox Ed Program Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead your weekly group of campers, ages 4-6 or 7-12 in farm- and nature-based camp activities
Ensure safety of campers
Plan and lead the day-to-day activities of your summer camp group
Facilitate games, songs, stories, and activities
Participate in all-camp activities
Behavioral management of campers
Work with volunteer(s) assigned to your group
Assist in set-up and clean-up of daily camp activities

QUALIFICATIONS

High-energy and playful
Exceptionally positive attitude
Self-driven and motivated
Experience as a summer camp instructor
Experience facilitating educational outdoor games and activities
Ability to do light physical work, including standing for several hours
Experience working with children, especially ages 4-12
· Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity when necessary, and accept constructive feedback on work and technique

· A musical inclination, video or photo editing skills, theatrical experience or any other sort of artistic expertise is a plus! Please make note of any skills you have in your cover letter.
HOURS

40 hours per week during training and camp weeks, as follows. There may be opportunities to pick up additional hours during off-camp weeks.
Candidates must be available for ALL of the following dates:

Staff training: June 20-24

Session 1: June 27-July 1

Session 2: July 11-15

Session 3: July 25-29

Session 4: August 8-12

Session 5: August 15-19

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$12.50 to $13.50 per hour, DOE with access to farmer food
TO APPLY

Please email a résumé, letter of interest, and 3 references to:
Megan Boyce-Jacobs
Finance & Operations Manager
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
thedirt@oxbow.org
www.oxbow.org
Please write “Summer Camp Instructor position” in the email subject line and include where you found this position in the message body.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, May 15th.