Job Opportunities
We are currently seeking applicants for the following position: Senior Camp Counselor/Intern (paid) and Part-time Administrative Support Associate. Scroll down for details!
SENIOR CAMP COUNSELORS/INTERNS (PAID)
Camp Geronimo is a summer day camp for children ages 6-12 with disabilities located on a 17-acre farm in West Chester, PA in and around a barn that is wheelchair accessible. Up to 16 children per week are paired with their own counselor (you!) providing them with one-on-one support. Animal-assisted and nature-based activities are a unique aspect of camp and allow children to work on individual goals in a safe and secure environment. We are seeking to fill 8 positions.
Selected candidates for these positions will:
- Assist the Camp Director and Assistant Director in the execution of daily camp activities
- Ensure the safety of assigned camper, providing one-to-one supervision at all times
- Assist assigned camper in achieving individual goals throughout each day, actively engaging in camp activities with camper
- Maintain the highest level of safety for all campers, staff, and animals
- Maintain a clean and organized camp setting including but not limited to (loft, picnic area, bathrooms, and supply room)
- With direction from the Camp Director/Assistant Director, assist with the set up and break down of all activities; beginning of day and end of day tasks; communication of daily activity plans and participation to parents/guardians.
- Assist other camp counselors with their questions and concerns and use previous work experience to troubleshoot issues that arise
- Follow directions and fulfill requests from Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable working with children with various disabilities and working with animals
- Must be flexible, open to new learning and maintain a positive attitude
- Must actively participate in mandatory training sessions offered on a Saturday or Sunday prior to the start of Camp
- Must be available to work all six weeks (or have Director’s Approval to work less than 6 weeks)
- Must submit a completed application, resume and 2 references
- Must have completed PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearance.
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
2023 summer camp hours are 8am – 2:30pm. Camp weeks are:
June 19 – June 23
June 26 – June 30
July 17 – July 21
July 24 – July 28
July 31 – August 4
August 7 – August 11
Job Type: Part time, Temporary
Salary: $10/hour minimum
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Day shift
To apply, email a letter of interest, two references and your resume to [email protected] or visit Indeed.com
PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
Exceptional opportunity for an individual interested in contributing to the growth of a unique organization while learning the ins and outs of nonprofit management. You will primarily support the work of the Program Manager and the Executive Director and will be part of a small but mighty staff and caring community of volunteers committed to bettering the lives of children with disabilities through animal-assisted and nature-based experiences. The selected candidate for this job will:
- Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of The Barn’s programmatic, fundraising and marketing activities
- Support office operations by carrying out polite and professional communication via mail, email and telephone
- Carry out basic administrative duties such as maintaining contact lists and filing systems, drafting correspondence, and monitoring and ordering office supplies
- Recruit, schedule and manage volunteers
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
- Be comfortable working in close proximity to farm animals and all that is associated with them, such as sounds and smells
- Be flexible and open to new learning and maintain a positive attitude
- Feel comfortable working with a small team and with a degree of autonomy
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years college
- Greater than average command of English language, grammar and spelling
- Experience drafting professional business correspondence
- Average math proficiency
- Minimum one year of experience working in an administrative capacity/doing business support work
- Proficiency with MS Office and Google Drive
- Proficiency with Salesforce a big plus
- Proficiency with WordPress a big plus
- Graphic design or Canva proficiency a plus
- Gardening interest/experience a plus
- Proficiency with email marketing software a plus
- Must pass a PA State Police Criminal Record Check and acquire PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting Clearance within 30 days of hire
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $15 – $20 per hour
Benefits: Casual work environment (office is in a barn); casual attire; flex time; opportunity to occasionally work from home after three months of employment
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (Approx. 20 hours/week, determined by our need and your availability)
- 4 – 6 Weekend days and/or nights per year to assist with special events
Please contact us for a complete job description at [email protected] or apply via Indeed
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is an EOE + ADA compliant organization.