Company description

Rooted in the Jewish vision of creating a more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually connected world, Eden Village Camp is dedicated to providing campers with an incredible summer experience while empowering them to promote a more vibrant future for themselves, their communities, and our planet.

Job description

We are seeking a diligent and inspired leader with strong farming, Jewish education, and relationship skills to join Eden Village Camp as our Farm Director. 

Our farm is based on permaculture, regenerative and organic ethos. We grow diversified vegetables, flowers, fruit trees and tend to bees, chickens and goats. We use the farm to teach Jewish values to 450 campers a summer. As part of the Program Team, you will manage the Farm Educator apprenticeship, camp programs, year-round programming, and farm program curriculum; you will assist the Management team with developing and implementing the ongoing strategy of the farm program. You will work closely with and be trained by the Assistant Director. You will serve as a leader in the Spring, Summer, and Fall communities, working to support our entire staff. 

 

The Farm Director: 

• Manages Eden Village’s 3 acre farm and animal program
• Supervises the Assistant Farm Director and seasonal farm staff
• Focalizes and leads the off-season live-in community at camp in the Spring and Fall
• Oversees the educational programs on the farm, in the summer and during the Spring & Fall

 

You have:

• Love Jewish Camp! Love Farming! Love Teaching! 
• Passionate about Eden Village Camp mission; ability to derive meaning from the work and support the vision
• Three seasons of farming experience; experience working with livestock (bees, chickens, goats)
• Clear communication and ability to supervise post-college adults and children
• Ability to work alone and be self-guided
• Ability to problem-solve and step into many different roles as needed
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds
• Ability to sustain long and dynamic days for the growing season and especially during the summer camp period (~10 weeks)
• Experience with experiential Jewish education; preferably in the JOFEE space
• Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and project management administrative tasks
• High levels of curiosity and the desire to take initiative to learn new things
• Capacity to make Eden Village Camp a warm and inviting place to be

 

Housing: On-site housing provided though not required during the year. On-site housing is required while camp is in session. 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, less than 50k

Application instructions

Deadline

December 01, 2019