Gifford Farm Education Center Educational Farm Team Leader

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Gifford Farm Education Center Educational Program Farm Team Leader

Job Title Code: 2111

Number of Days Worked: Works 28 hrs a week

Department: Program Services

Program: Gifford Farm Education Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator of Gifford Farm

Staff Supervised: None

Essential Requirements:

• No history of child abuse or negligence. Successfully pass required background checks.
• High School graduate or equivalent
• The position of a Gifford Farm Team Leader requires a person who enjoys working with children and working outside a great deal of the time. The position requires a person with a friendly nature, good customer service skills, and good management skills. Experience working with farm animals is preferred.
• A team leader will be an active member of the Gifford Farm Education Program Team which he/she leads, or intends to lead, with a working knowledge of presenting the program within the guidelines of the curriculum and standard operating guides set in place by Gifford Farm Education Center.
• The Farm Program Team Leader will be responsible for the Farm Program, including curriculum planning and program design.
• Regular and dependable in-person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment.
• The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow the direction of the Executive Director of Programs Services/Gifford Farm Coordinator in all matters related to Gifford Farm and Gifford Farm programs.
• Scheduling staff to facilitate Gifford Farm Educational programs.
• Train staff to facilitate programs based on the approved Gifford Farm curriculum set in place through the direction of, and in cooperation with, the Coordinator of Gifford Farm Education Center.
• Review and revise curriculum and Standard Operating Guides annually. Submit new ideas and changes to the Coordinator for approval. Distribute changes to program staff.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials needed for the program. Submit purchase request forms to the Coordinator for purchase of new supplies.
• Maintain budget for program supplies.
• Observe staff within each program annually (at min) and share results with the Coordinator.
• Team Leaders shall always interact with students, teachers, and all visitors/participants in a friendly and positive manner.
• Interact with and encourage program staff in a positive manner to help maintain the quality of the program as well as the quality of the mission of Gifford Farm and ESU #3.
• Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned. 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:

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.