At Farm Camp, kids engage in hands-on learning that immerses them in sustainable agriculture and the environment. From caring for livestock, tending (and tasting) what is in our gardens, and exploring our surrounding ecosystems, campers fill their days with discovery. We believe that Farm Camp is a place where kids have fun in nature, with food, and with animals. Our goal is to provide these opportunities while emphasizing play, exploration, and farm-based activities.

Summary

The Farm Camp Medic will be responsible for the following:

● Provide non-emergency and emergency care when needed

● Support camper social-emotional needs as it related to their physical health

● Work with Farm Camp Leadership Team to maintain camp health, safety, and cleanliness standards

● Manage and administer all over-the-counter, prescription, and emergency medications for all campers and staff

● Oversee First Aid Room supplies and first aid kits, including daily restocking and maintenance of camper health log

● Work with Farm Camp Leadership Team to clarify and communicate all appropriate health information to staff, parents/caregivers, and necessary parties

● Communicate daily updates and concerns regarding camp or campers to the Farm Camp Leadership Team 1 FARM CAMP MEDIC (SEASONAL) 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME 04032 Phone: (207) 865-4469 ext. 104 wolfesneck.org

● Connect with parents and caregivers with updates, answering general questions, and providing health notes as required

● Participate in staff training, weekly staff meetings, and miscellaneous duties that contribute to day-to-day operations including set up and clean up of all daily supplies, equipment, and spaces

● Implement all camp policies and expectations that help foster an environment of mutual respect, safety, support, and engagement for all campers

● Manage implementation of COVID-19 and other communicable disease protocols for camp

● As available:

○ Daily support of Farm Camp activities

○ Daily lunch and snack monitoring to allow for staff breaks

○ Co-leading Farm Camp After Care from 4-5pm with Assistant Farm Camp Manager Qualifications

● At least 21 years of age

● Hold one or more of the following in the State of Maine:

○ Registered Nurse

○ Emergency Medical Technician

○ Wilderness First Responder

● Experience:

○ Working with young people from a variety of backgrounds, ideally in an experiential or outdoor setting

○ Professional medical experience, particularly with youth, is encouraged

● Skills:

○ Manage risk, exercise judgment, and adapt on the fly with a keen eye for safety on a working farm

○ Calmly manage, organize, and react to unforeseen circumstances

○ Comfort in caring for the social and emotional well-being of individuals (a lot of campers need emotional support in addition to first aid)

○ Take initiative, be creative, and communicate effectively

○ Build positive relationships with and between campers, staff, and parents

● Ability to work outside in a variety of environments and weather (including heat, humidity, and rain)

Compensation Information

Compensation includes:

● Pay range of $18.50–$21.50 per hour, to be paid on a semimonthly basis on the 5th and 20th of the month

● Potential for low-cost, on-site housing (limited availability)

● Free or discounted rentals at our campground, including tent sites, bikes, kayaks, and canoes (dependent on availability)

● Discount in the Farm Store and Farm Café