High Tunnel Lead (Manufacturing)

The salary for this position starts at $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individuals background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:
The High Tunnel Lead is responsible to maintain the planting rotations, maintenance, and harvest times in the high tunnels and production field according to set schedules. Develop and deliver high tunnel related educational programming for camp participants at Camp St. Croix. Teach food production and small farming to camp participants for one class time per day, and work alongside participants to accomplish the days tasks. Lead Pizza Night on the Farm. Teach participants where their food comes from, how to grow it at home, how to cook it, and how good it tastes! Teach participants about growing food and properly eating it directly relates to healthy living, and influences a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
2. Essential Functions:
Assist with planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting the high tunnels and field according to set schedules. Assist with planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting aspects of the high tunnels and field according to set schedules. (2, 30 x 72 high tunnels, 15 x 50 high tunnel, and eight 30x50 outdoor rows.) Teach camp participants who come to the high tunnel and handle all educational aspects encompassing class time. Cook fresh vegetables with camp participants. Lead Pizza Night on the Farm. Ensure high aesthetic standards in the space, which will require mowing and maintenance outside of educational time. Understand the value and quality of organic produce and handle it appropriately pre- and post-harvest. Support other aspects of the farm, including but not limited to the Discovery Garden, animals, farm store, and market nights.
3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Camp Program Director and works closely with Program Directors, the Site Manager, alumni, and the Canoe Fleet Management Committee. This role represents the camp to external partners and stakeholders, fostering relationships to enhance camp operations and visibility.
4. Qualifications:
Required
Experience in high tunnel farming, horticulture, agriculture, horticultural or agricultural education, sustainability and natural resources, environmental education, STEM, or Youth Development.Ability to cook with vegetables, basic cooking skills, a basic understanding of flavors.Ability to work with and welcoming to people of all ages, abilities, and cultures.Experience working with children of all ages.An inherent desire to do life-changing work, while listening carefully to others, patiently serving, and being open and kindStaff are required to follow policies and procedures of YMCA Camp St. Croix

Preferred
Bi/multilingual
5. Work Conditions:
Seasonal summer position. Programming begins June 1st and runs through September 1st.Part-time hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a-12:00p, 20 hours/weekAbility to stand and walk for up to six hours outdoors, be prepared for exposure to a variety of weather conditions, and be able to complete responsibilities in those conditions.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Executive Director or his/her representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.
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The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the associations mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.