Position:

Program Specialist: Culinary Arts, Hydroponics, and Gardening

Season:

Summer 2024 Seasonal Full-Time and Part-Time

Camp Dates:

July 1, 2024 – August 23, 2024

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Position Purpose:

To further the mission of the camp through development and delivery of culinary arts activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities.

Qualifications:

• Documented experience in culinary instruction or documented training and experience

• Current certification in first aid and CPR

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Training and experience in teaching culinary arts to children

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions

  Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a culinary arts program that is appropriate for the ages and abilities of the campers

• Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers

• Evaluate abilities of the campers and staff

• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment of the program

• Maintain the kitchen equipment needed for the program

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned

• Assist in the daily upkeep of the Hydroponics system

• Introduce campers to the Hydroponics system and building a curriculum around the sustainability of resources through gardening

  Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of the campers

  Some physical requirements of this position could be endurance including standing, running, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to make projects and assist campers. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/program. Willingness to work in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the culinary facility available.

  Summer4Kids is a day camp geared towards outdoor fun, creativity, developing healthy lifestyles and attitudes for children ages 6-14 in a safe and secure environment. To learn more, please visit: https://summer4kids.org .

  Organizational Mission

  At Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

  Working at Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.