Competencies:

• Initiative
• Empathy
• Self Reflection & Growth
• Time Management
• Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
• Effective Communication
• Organization Skills
• Supervisory Skills

Basic Function:

Perform school farm chores and farm maintenance on a part-time basis as directed by the Director of Experiential Education following the school calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform the following tasks in compliance with farm procedures:

2. Care for all farm animals

3. Maintain the Nature Center

4. Clean the horse barns, cow barn and all animal enclosures and pastures

5. Maintain all farm equipment, fencing and animal shelters

6. Assist farm students in the performance of these tasks

7. Assist in maintaining an orderly, pleasant, safe and attractive farm environment.

8. Maintain a Connecticut or other home state drivers license and a telephone at his/her place of residence.

9. Be available to work extra, unscheduled shifts on weekends, holidays and school vacations when needed as part of a back-up coverage plan.

10. Maintain knowledge of and follow agency policies and procedures as contained in the WCS Personnel Handbook, WCS Procedure Manual, and department manuals.

11. Function as a positive role model for all students and staff at the Waterford Country School.

12. Maintain an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the service population and fellow staff members of WCS, ensuring that cultural needs are respected and supported through the delivery of services and the development and implementation of agency programs and policies in a manner that is free from discrimination and bias relating to race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence or religious beliefs.

13. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Experiential Education.

No Telework Capability

No ability to work remotely.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma. Experience in or ability to learn to perform farm chores and farm maintenance.