The Fowler Center

Barn & Organic Garden Instructor Job Description
PROGRAMS

A. Plan and implement

1. Daily activity (Including, but not exclusive to)
a. Garden upkeep
b. Ma Fowler's Barn Care
c. Recycling projects
d. Composting
e. Ecology projects
f. Wildlife study
g. Inclement weather indoor activities
2. Individually designed programs and goals to meet camper’s special needs.
3. Assist Outdoor Living Instructor with campouts.
4. Assist with evening programs.
5. Assist with special day and weekend programs.
6. Help with campfires and cookouts.
7. Other duties as assigned.

B. Apprise Assistant Director for Programs of

1. Activity periods.
2. Garden status.
3. Animal barn status.
4. Equipment needs/wants.
5. Recycling schedules.

C. Develop, integrate and maintain

1. Organic garden.
2. Animal barn.
3. Camp recycling.
4. Equipment.

D. Other duties as assigned.

CAMPER NEEDS

A. Assist

1. Morning and evening direct care, including lifting and transfer up to 70 pounds.
2. Mealtime.
3. Emergencies as needed.
4. Other duties as assigned.

B. Forward information to Assistant Director concerning each camper’s progress.

TEAMWORK A. Orientation
1. Six day training session at the beginning of summer.
2. Orient staff to Garden/ Barn/Recycling program at beginning of the summer (1-2 hr.).
3. Staff in-service during summer as needed.

B. Maintain positive attitude throughout summer.

C. Maintain positive working relations with each member of the staff.

D. Keep Assistant Director informed of staff involvement in activities.

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