Farm Camp

Support Staff

Positions

 

Hawthorne Valley is hiring for a variety of support staff positions for our Farm Camps. We are seeking enthusiastic and positive folks to join our team as Farm-to-Table Cooks, Arts & Crafts Specialists, and Registered Camp Nurses.

These roles are essential to helping us provide a high-quality, safe, and memorable experience for our campers! Bring your skills and passion to beautiful Upstate New York and join us for a summer you won’t forget!

Support Staff positions work with campers ages 8-16 in a variety of capacities, please check out the job descriptions below.

All Hawthorne Valley Summer Camp staff must be committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for both campers and fellow staff members.

 

Farm-to-Table Camp Cook

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work in a busy and lively kitchen environment preparing meals from scratch for 70+ campers and staff

  • Ensuring compliance with the Columbia County Department of Health camp regulations

  • Prepping, cleaning, and plating meals from pre-approved kid-friendly recipes

  • Interest in working with farm-fresh products in a primarily vegetarian environment

  • Learning all the food allergies and sensitivities of campers and adhering to specific menu changes due to allergies

  • Provide a nurturing and responsive environment to campers, guests, and other staff members

  • Helping to ensure smooth operations of the daily needs of the kitchen by being flexible and attentive to details

  • Supporting Dining Hall Manager and Camp Directors with upholding all camp food-related protocols

Qualifications:

  • Experience cooking for large groups in a commercial kitchen environment

  • Knowledge of various food allergies and sensitivities

  • Safe Serv certification

  • Ability to follow a recipe

  • A good worth ethic with an ability to be flexible and work as a team member with all age groups, including campers

  • Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills

  • The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

  • Previous cooking experience is required

Dates:

  • June 9 - August 3, 2024

Weekly Schedule:

  • Cooks will rotate between 6–8-hour shifts, six days per week, with one full day off per week.

Salary:

  • $3,800 for the 8-week season and full room and board.

Arts & Crafts Specialist

Position Overview:

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist will be responsible for the planning, set up, oversight, and clean-up of all arts and crafts-related activities for Farm Explorer and Earth Steward campers

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist will work closely with Camp Managers and Assistant Managers to plan and schedule arts and crafts activities during each camp session

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist, with the support of Camp Managers, is responsible for ensuring that campers are provided opportunities to create high-quality, age-appropriate craft projects

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist is responsible for caring for and keeping an inventory of arts and crafts materials, and reordering supplies as needed

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist is responsible for the care and cleaning of The Forge, our summer camp crafts space

  • As needed, the Arts & Crafts Specialist will assist with other camp activities such as animal chores, swim time, evening gatherings, etc.

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist will attend most mealtimes with other camp staff and campers

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist is a residential position, full room and board is provided

Qualifications:

  • Candidates have experience working with children in educational or recreational settings

  • Experience with a variety of arts and crafts

  • Experience or interest in traditional crafts such as basketry, weaving, knitting, woodworking, natural dyeing, etc. is a plus

  • Experience teaching arts and crafts is preferred

  • Interest in working with natural and found materials, such as wood, wool, plants, beeswax, etc.

  • Candidates demonstrate initiative, creative problem-solving, and self-awareness

  • Candidates are organized, highly reliable, and collaborative

  • The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

  • Applicants must be ages 20 or older.

Dates:

  • June 9 - August 3, 2024

Weekly Schedule:

  • The Arts & Crafts Specialist will work six days per week with one scheduled day off. The Arts & Crafts Specialist will have scheduled breaks and time off during the week. Camp is in session for six weeks of programming with 2 weeks of paid staff training before camp.

Salary:

  • $3,400 for the 8-week season and full room and board.

  • In addition to the salary, the Arts & Crafts Specialist is provided full room and board.

 

Summer Camp Nurse

Position Overview: 

  • The Camp Nurse is responsible for the medical needs of 72 campers ages 8 to 16, and 20 staff per session of camp.  This includes our day and residential camps.  

  • Ensures compliance with the Columbia County Department of Health camp health regulations. 

  • Dispensing medicines, performing first aid, daily sick calls 

  • Maintaining all medical records and documentation on campers and staff 

  • Screening of incoming campers for any health issues 

  • Liaison to camper parents 

  • Accompanying campers/staff to doctors when needed 

  • Provide a nurturing and responsive environment to campers, guests and other staff members. 

  • Help to ensure the smooth operations of the daily needs of the camp by being flexible and attentive to details.   

  • Support Camp Director, Camp Managers and counselors with upholding all camp medical protocols 

  • Support Campers with any behavioral, health, emotional or learning issues 

Qualifications: 

  • Registered Nurse with current license in New York State and current CPR/AED certification 

  • Experience working with children ages 8 to 16 is a plus 

  • Nurturing personality able to work with all age groups and needs including homesickness.  

  • A good work ethic with an ability to be flexible and work as a team member with all age groups.   

  • Strong time management, communication, organizational and record-keeping skills. 

  • Strong assessment skills and some knowledge of homeopathic medicines is a plus 

  • Ability to live on campus in a private room while camp is in session

  • Ability to commit for a minimum of two weeks of camp

  • The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs 

  • Age of 21 or older (new nurse graduates are encouraged to apply) 

Dates:

  • June 9 - August 3, 2024

  • Nurses may apply for the full summer or partial summer. Please include your availability in your application.

Salary:

  • $1,300 per week including a private room and all organic meals. 

Please note: Our available housing is modest and cannot accommodate partners, children, or pets. 

If you have a child ages 8 to 16, please let us know so we can determine if there would be availability for them to attend one of our camp sessions. 

Application:

To apply for the Summer Camp Nurse Position, please send a letter of interest, a current resume, and contact information for three work references (preferably employers who have seen you working with children) to Joe Harris, Summer Camp Co-Director.