On-Call Farm Worker
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WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL INCORPORATED
Quaker Hill, CT, US
Summary
Perform school farm chores and maintenance, including caring for animals and maintaining barns and pastures. Assist students in farm tasks and ensure a safe, attractive farm environment.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus Quaker Hill - Quaker Hill, CT 06375Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.95 - $19.95 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesCompetencies:
Initiative
Empathy
Self Reflection & Growth
Time Management
Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
Effective Communication
Organization Skills
Supervisory Skills
Basic Function:
Perform school farm chores and farm maintenance on a part-time basis as directed by the Director of Experiential Education following the school calendar.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform the following tasks in compliance with farm procedures:
Care for all farm animals
Maintain the Nature Center
Clean the horse barns, cow barn and all animal enclosures and pastures
Maintain all farm equipment, fencing and animal shelters
Assist farm students in the performance of these tasks
Assist in maintaining an orderly, pleasant, safe and attractive farm environment.
Maintain a Connecticut or other home state drivers license and a telephone at his/her place of residence.
Be available to work extra, unscheduled shifts on weekends, holidays and school vacations when needed as part of a back-up coverage plan.
Maintain knowledge of and follow agency policies and procedures as contained in the WCS Personnel Handbook, WCS Procedure Manual, and department manuals.
Function as a positive role model for all students and staff at the Waterford Country School.
Maintain an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the service population and fellow staff members of WCS, ensuring that cultural needs are respected and supported through the delivery of services and the development and implementation of agency programs and policies in a manner that is free from discrimination and bias relating to race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence or religious beliefs.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Experiential Education.
No Telework Capability
No ability to work remotely.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. QualificationsQualifications:
High School Diploma. Experience in or ability to learn to perform farm chores and farm maintenance.
For over 100 years Waterford Country School has worked to meet the needs of children and families at risk. Our services and programs have evolved from a summer camp to a school to a multi program non-profit agency. Through it all, the mission and high standards of care have remained constant. Together with a highly dedicated and skilled staff, Board of Trustees and many friends in the community, we have developed an extensive array of programs and are committed to the spirit of doing “Whatever It Takes.” We work hard to ensure that each child entrusted to our care is given the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop at his or her own pace.
Founded
1922
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Quaker Hill, CT
For over 100 years Waterford Country School has worked to meet the needs of children and families at risk. Our services and programs have evolved from a summer camp to a school to a multi program non-profit agency. Through it all, the mission and high standards of care have remained constant. Together with a highly dedicated and skilled staff, Board of Trustees and many friends in the community, we have developed an extensive array of programs and are committed to the spirit of doing “Whatever It Takes.” We work hard to ensure that each child entrusted to our care is given the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop at his or her own pace.
Founded
1922
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Quaker Hill, CT
