Gifford Farm Outdoor Educator

Gifford Farm Education Center, Educational Service Unit #3 is seeking Outdoor Educators to provide Educational Programs to students in the Omaha Metro area at Gifford Farm Education Center in Bellevue. Interested candidates need to be team-focused, caring individuals who choose to impact student learning in an outdoor environment, and to assist in the educational process. We offer a flexible schedule within school hours. Experience interacting with PreK-2nd grade is preferred, but not required.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Gifford Farm Educational Center Outdoor Educator

Job Title Code: 2110

Number of Days Worked: Seasonal Flexible Scheduling / Part-Time

Department: Gifford Farm Educational Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator of Gifford Farm Educational Center

Staff Supervised: None

Essential Requirements:

1. No history of child abuse or negligence.
2. High School graduate, equivalent, or in progress.
3. The position of Gifford Farm Outdoor Educator requires a person who enjoys working with children, animals, and working outside a great deal of the time. The position requires a person with a friendly nature and good customer service skills.
4. Regular and dependable in-person attendance is required.
5. Interest in one or more of these areas is preferred agriculture, nature, history, science or team building.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Complete training provided by Gifford Farm Staff for each program taught.
2. Provide information to students and all visitors based on the curriculum set in place by Gifford Farm Training, curriculum, and Standard Operating Guides of Gifford Farm Education Center.
3. Attend annual training and review curriculum, Standard Operating Guides, and ESU #3 handbook annually.
4. Follow the direction of the Executive Director of Programs Services/Gifford Farm Coordinator and Program Team Leaders in all matters related to Gifford Farm and Gifford Farm programs.
5. Present programs to all visitors in a positive, professional and friendly manner.
6. Maintain working knowledge of program materials presented.
7. Possess a working knowledge and comply with Gifford Farm and ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies, Safety Policies and Procedures, and ESU3 Employee Handbook.
8. Assist in preparation and set up of programs.
9. Assist in clean up, closing of programs, and storage of program supplies.
10. Arrive and prepare for programs according to scheduled and posted start times.
11. Willingness to maintain flexibility in program scheduling and timing.
12. Maintain a positive and friendly working relationship with other staff members.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Programs Services Gifford Farm Coordinator. Example: general maintenance /cleaning and upkeep of the property. Employees may also help with animal chores that might consist of being in close proximity to farm animals.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 Administrator.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Essential Physical

Requirements

Outdoor Educator

Item is not a requirement of the job

Occasional-up to 33% of the time

Occasional/essential-

Up to 33% of the time, absolutely essential to the job

Frequent

between 34%-66%

Continuous-over 66% of the time

Stamina

1. Sitting

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

Flexibility

4. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

5. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

6.Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

7. Reaching above the head

X

8. Reaching forward

X

9. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

10. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

11. Hand/grip strength

X

12. Driving on the job

X

13. Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

14. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

15. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

16. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

17. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

20. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

X

Pushing/Pulling

21. 25 to 50 pounds

X

22. 51 to 75 pounds

X

23. 76 to 90 pounds

X

24. Over 90 pounds

X

Carrying

25. 10 to 25 pounds

X

26. 26 to 50 pounds

X

27. 51 to 75 pounds

X

28. 76 to 90 pounds

X

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.