Farm Director

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Organization

South Shore YMCA Camp Burgess & Hayward

Job Posted

March 23, 2024

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://www.campburgessandhayward.com/

Careers

Contact Name

Rebecca Salter

Contact Email

rsalter@ssymca.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Sandwich, MA
United States
Established in 1928, Camp Burgess & Hayward offers enriching programs for children and families year-round. We are located on Cape Cod, just one hour south of Boston, and situated on over 300 acres of forests, meadows and sparkling freshwater ponds. Camp Burgess for boys and Camp Hayward for girls are traditional brother-sister overnight camps located on opposite shores of Spectacle Pond. We also offer a co-ed Adventure Trips program for teens, and a year-round Outdoor Education Center and Retreat Center. Our large teaching farm is a key element to all of our programs, providing educational experiences to the thousands of kids who visit our facility every year!

Summary

Join us at YMCA Camp Burgess & Hayward, located on beautiful Cape Cod! The Burgess Farm is an important program area for both our summer camp and spring/fall outdoor education programs. The Farm Director will manage and maintain the Camp Burgess Farm as an educational center; using the farm for providing some fresh food to the camp dining halls and local food pantries, while promoting education through hands on experience. Engaging youth in farming is at the core of the Burgess Farm. Each year we serve thousands of youth, many of whom have never before been to a farm. At present, the Burgess Farm is home to several goats, sheep, many chickens, and a cat, as well as our garden and production field. During the off-camp/rental season (November-March), the Farm Director will work with the Maintenance team to assist in the upkeep of the camp property. No maintenance experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and work hard. Full job description is available here.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Rebecca Salter, Associate Executive Director, at rsalter@ssymca.org 

Compensation Information

This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits and on-site housing available, if needed. Salary is $38,000 annually with housing provided, or $42,000 annually without.