Job Location : Mohegan Lake,NY, USA
We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum.Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine...
If you re passionate about working with and mentoring students on the Autism Spectrum ---Come join our team!
What are we looking for?
Under the direction of the Director of Agriculture, the Farm Program Associate responsibility is to incorporate the farm as an integral Shrub Oak asset which will be used to educate and support the individualized skill-based development of Shrub Oak students. They must enhance Shrub Oak s integration into and support of the community, while promoting Shrub Oak s brand and beautifying its Campus. They will assist in supporting and caring for a growing livestock program (i.e. sheep, chickens, goats, donkeys). In addition, the care and upkeep of our garden, greenhouse, and any other new farm related programs. The Farm Program Associate will work closely with all areas of campus life i.e. Clinical, Education and Residential Life staff to further support the individualized needs of Shrub Oak s student population. Additionally, the Farm Program Associate will remain connected to those in the field to ensure a best in class function.
Essential Functions Primary duties of the position
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Supervisory Responsibility Independent Contributor
Budget responsibility (If yes, please state amount) TBD
What are the nature and scope of independent decisions made in this position?
Work Environment
The majority of work will be in outdoor areas in all weather, including working in unheated areas including livestock area, garden etc. Will also work in farming classroom and food processing area. Exposure to insects, and other agricultural pests, and to wild and domestic predators of chicken and goats, particularly domestic and wild dogs, skunks, weasels, raccoons, bobcats and coy-wolves.
Physical Demands
The position responsibilities are physically rigorous and performed in an outdoor environment, requiring continuous lifting, climbing, bending, hoeing, planting, and picking. Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs. Will be working hands on with heavy machinery, large and small animals, farm chemicals, manure and all other aspects of the farm. Ability to use a variety of farming and animal care tools. Must be able to maintain a calm mental state while working with both animals and students.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time 12 month/year position.
Days and hours: Sunday through Thursday 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.
Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required)
Other unique responsibilities or conditions not previously listed i.e. bilingual, driver s license, etc.
EEO Statement
Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employeesand community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary actiondisciplinary action including termination.