Description
Organizational Mission & Overview
Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
PEAK’s Four Beliefs
Every living being has inherent value.
The community is better when everyone contributes.
We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.
Everyone has the power to change their world.
POSITION SUMMARY: This role provides essential support to programming at the horse barn and the camp garden through a variety of tasks, including basic horse care and working hands-on with campers during their garden-based cooking classes.
POSITION AVAILABILITY: This role begins with a required training from June 15 - June 17. This position is 15-30 hours per week and must be available Monday - Friday, June 18 - August 16 with the ability to work between the hours of 12:30pm - 6pm.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Support the operations of lower camp program areas, particularly the Equestrian Program at the horse barn and the Garden Program, by maintaining a tidy, safe environment for live animals and participants.
With support of other Equestrian staff, maintain a herd of 6 horses, including maintaining feed, water, grain, supplements, wound care, and knowledge of turnout etc.
Assist with care of a small flock of chickens, as needed.
Support the delivery of garden programming by guiding campers through basic cooking skills, such as knife skills, using a hot plate, and harvesting and washing fresh produce.
Support the Garden Program Coordinator with garden maintenance, including weeding, watering, and other necessary care to ensure a productive and beautiful teaching garden.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is compensated at a rate of $16.25 per hour, pre-tax.
Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.
While not required, hands-on experience handling horses with a good understanding of their nature and ability to foresee dangerous situations would be beneficial.
EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.
REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS
The Garden and Barn Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Camp Programs and receives support and feedback from the Equestrian Consultant, Equestrian Instructors, and the Garden Program Coordinator.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level of energy all summer long.
Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5+ miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc., in indoor and outdoor settings.
The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break.
Staff must be able to walk and perform activities in the dark in an outdoor, nature setting.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
