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Farm Program Associate
Farm Program AssociateShrub Oak International School • Mohegan Lake, NY, US
Farm Program Associate

Farm Program Associate

Shrub Oak International School • Mohegan Lake, NY, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Title :

  • Farm Program Associate  Reports to : Farm Manager Department : Facilities Compensation : $25 / hour Position Summary : Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farm Program Associate's responsibility is to  incorporate the farm and garden as an integral Shrub Oak asset, which will be used to educate  and support the individualized skill-based development of Shrub Oak students.
  • They must  enhance Shrub Oak’s integration into and support of the community, while promoting Shrub Oak  Oak’s brand and beautifying its Campus.
  • They will have full responsibility in supporting and  caring for a growing livestock program (i.e. sheep, chickens, goats, donkeys).
  • In addition, the  care and upkeep of our garden, greenhouse, and any other new farm-related programs.
  • The The Farm Program Associate will work closely with all areas of campus life, i.e., Clinical, Education, and Residential Life staff, to further support the individualized needs of Shrub Oak’s student  population.

Additionally, the Farm Program Associate will oversee the Farm Market Program  and aid in its development and growth.  Essential Functions – Primary duties of the position

  • As per Farm Managers’ discretion, they will be expected to perform the required animal  husbandry for Shrub Oak’s farm animals which may include but not be limited to, Sheep,  Goats, Donkeys and Chickens, which includes but is not limited to :
  • o Ensuring the appropriate feeding and watering of farm animals.  o Cleaning and disinfecting the yards, and living areas of farm animals.  o Proactively examine animals to detect symptoms of illness, injury, or disease,  and check physical characteristics to ensure appropriate growth and health. o Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and first aid.  o Groom, clip, trim animals, and / or shear coats to collect hair as needed and  appropriate.  o Herd animals to pastures for grazing or to other enclosures.  o Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure sufficient access to food, and  plant, harvest and inspect crops by hand.  o Grow and develop The Little Oak Farm Market o Organize each market and develop a plan for what to sell, bake, craft and  purchase. o Utilize creative thinking and crafting skills for the development of products being  sold in the market. o Develop a price list and manage payments. o Oversee students as they work in the market and teach job skills needed to be  successful.  o Collaborate with other departments to determine what students are available to  work in the market o Ensure all orders are filled and delivered If needed.
  • Ability to follow a planting schedule for seasonal crops, utilizing both the garden and  greenhouse.
  • Ensuring all plants in specified areas are always watered and maintained
  • Ability to organize and assist with 1 : 1 internships with students on the farm and in the  garden.
  • Support the Clinical Department during Farm and Garden sessions.
  • Assist the Farm Manager with any tasks as needed.
  • Collaborate with other areas of campus life i.e.
  • Clinical, Education and Residential Life to  develop and implement appropriate educational and developmental programming activities  relating to the farm and its components to support the development of Shrub Oak  students.
  • Follow and implement a cohesive hands-on activities encompassing all farm programs,  including Livestock and Horticulture.
  • Remain up to date and abreast of all areas in farming, animal care and student  development activities.
  • Perform any and all other responsibilities as may be required and needed.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive  listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary environment as a means to teach meaningful animal / nature-based curriculum that spans the disciplines here at SOIS
  • Demonstrate ability to collaborate with other professionals including clinical staff (i.e.  Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists,  Psychologists, Social Workers and Clinical Music Therapists) teaching and residential life  experts to implement appropriate tasks with students
  • Desire and ability to work with our students to create a safe and comfortable learning  environment
  • Thorough knowledge of animal care, gardening and farming practices
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively resolve issues with a proactive problem-solving  approach
  • The ability to demonstrate initiative to handle the required work
  • Ability to flexibility change course to meet competing job demands and needs
  • The ability to work as part of collaborative team within the department and with those  in other departments to support and empower student learning and development
  • Ability to work with the team to handle challenging behaviors in a respective,  constructive manner in accordance with SOIS’ policies / protocols
  • Minimum of 2 years caring for farm animals.
  • Minimum of 1 year tending to plants and / or crops
  • Minimum of 1 year working with children, preferably with special needs.
  • Work Environment The majority of work will be in outdoor areas in all weather, including working in unheated  areas, including livestock area, garden etc.
  • Will also work in farming classroom and food  processing area.
  • Exposure to insects, and other agricultural pests, and to wild and domestic  predators of chicken and goats, particularly domestic and wild dogs, skunks, weasels, raccoons,  bobcats and coy-wolves.
  • Physical Demands The position responsibilities are physically rigorous and performed in an outdoor environment,  requiring continuous lifting, climbing, bending, hoeing, planting, and picking.
  • Must have the  ability to lift at least 50lbs.
  • Will be working hands on with heavy machinery, large and small  animals, farm chemicals, manure and all other aspects of the farm.
  • Ability to use a variety of  farming and animal care tools.
  • Must be able to maintain a calm mental state while working with  both animals and students.
  • Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time 12 month / year position.

    • Days and hours of work are Monday through  Thursday from 10 :

  • 00a.m. to 6 : 00p.m. and Sunday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

    • Evening and weekend work  may be required, as job duties demand.  EEO Statement Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable  accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to  perform the essentials functions of his / her job.

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