Education Manager develops all adult and youth educational programming of an institution. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Education Manager is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experiences and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Education Manager performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
TITLE: Seasonal Assistant Education Manager
LOCATION: The Farm Institute
PAYRATE 2024: $20/hour
Minimum Age: 21
Start Date: May 1, 2024
Who We Are:
The FARM Institute, located on the historic Katama Farmon the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts,providesyear-round, farm-based educational programs.Programs focus on farming, sustainability, nutrition, and land stewardship. We care for this land alongside three other island farms. Slough Farm maintains our educational garden and raises their pigs and “flerd” (flock of sheep and herd of cows) here, while Morning Glory and Grey Barn are actively farming Katama Farm.
Our spring school programs offer exciting interactive opportunities, such as connecting to the rhythms and realities on a working farm, learning about nutrition and cooking in our teaching kitchen, and exploring horticulture in our friendship garden.
The Farm Institute’s Farm Camp seeks to create a safe, accessible, fun, and enriching educational environmentfor all campers to engage in authentic farm activities. Through daily barnyard and garden chores, projects, and games, our campers make real-life connections that strengthen their connection to the food we eat and the land that sustains us. Farm Camp at TFI runs June 24–August 23, Mondays–Fridays, 9AM–3PM.
For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.
Who You Are:
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Camp Specific Functions
A Day in the Life:
The Assistant Education Manager provides leadership in all matters pertaining to camp and serves as the acting Director as needed. Prior to camp, the AEM will work with year-round staff to prepare materials and spaces for training weeks and the camp season and should be prepared to lead training activities for staff. A well-rounded candidate will be proficient in environmental and farm-based educational activities, well versed in creating a camp culture, and be knowledgeable about child development and behavior management. Daily routines for all staff include educational activities and chores in the barnyard and education garden; exploring this historic property and its many wild habitats; learning about food production, sustainability, and ecology; art and craft making; and free play. Two weeks of paid collaborative training prepare our staff for this complex, challenging, and rewarding work.
What We Need From You:
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Commitment to Our Farm Institute Farm Camp Staff
We pledge to create a workplace that fosters staff development and supports the mental, emotional, and social health of our camp staff. Our two-week training is designed to help staff fully prepare to care for campers and keep them safe, as well as for the delivery of quality educational experiences throughout the season. We will consistently recognize the incredible work of our staff, and ensure that they feel seen, heard, and fully supported in this special work.
Transferable Skills Gained Working at Camp:
Skills and training in environmental education, outdoor recreation, health and safety, and childhood development; communication; collaboration; critical thinking & problem solving; leadership; empathy; resiliency; work ethic.
Please upload a resumesummarizing your education and work history, a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, and a statement of purpose describingyour philosophy of education and your interest in working at The Farm Institute.Applications will not be reviewed without these supporting documents.This position will fulfill internship credits for relevant majors.
We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
NOTE: For those applying from off the island, please note that we do not have staff housing available. Since rental properties on the island can be difficult to come by in summer, TFI staff acts as liaisons to aid in locating and securing summer rentals. However, securing housing is ultimately the responsibility of the employee.
The Trustees:
The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) enjoy and care for more than 120 special places - roughly 47,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. We are the oldest land conservation organization in the U.S. and the largest in the state. The centerpiece of the Trustees mission is to protect places of ecological, scenic, and historic importance. Since 1891, The Trustees has been on the ground in communities across Massachusetts, working to protect special places, providing loving care of our reservations, building creative new programs to engage people, and sharing our expertise with neighbors and partners. Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our summer visitors enjoy our extraordinary places and programs.
About Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity at The Trustees
Our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) is deeply grounded in our mission to protect and share Massachusetts’ iconic places for everyone, forever. Together, we carry forth this belief by seeking to create inclusive spaces of belonging for Trustees staff, members, volunteers, and communities across the organization and our properties. We acknowledge that creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome will be a learning journey for the organization and for all of us as individuals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
For more information on The Trustees, please visit our website.
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