Farm-Based Education Fellow — Postgrad Learning & Onsite Housing

Shelburne-Farms-; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

Shelburne Farms is a Vermont education nonprofit seeking fellows to work with school programs, summer camps, and family/public programs. The fellowship runs January through November, with on-site housing and a weekday schedule from 8am–4pm; occasional weekend work may occur.

Fellows will be mentored by the education staff, participate in trainings, and develop professional goals and learning plans in a culturally responsive learning environment.

Qualifications

• College graduate.
• Interest and/or prior experience with education, sustainability, or farm-based education.
• Prior work experience with camps or education programs.
• Positive and flexible attitude with co-workers and visitors.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Communicative with an interest in engaging with people of different ages and backgrounds.
• Openness to receive constructive feedback and grow.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an orientation to Shelburne Farms and to the fellow role.
• Participate in farmyard and summer camp training sessions.
• Meet with the supervisor to create professional goals and a learning plan.
• Check in regularly with mentors and supervisor.
• Observe, team teach, and teach activities across school programs, camps, and family/public programs.
• Prepare lessons and materials; support family programs and events on weekends.
• Attend planning meetings and contribute to program development.
• Work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; occasional weekend work.
• Background check is required.

Skills

Education programs

Camps experience

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Independent work

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Education

College graduate

Job description

Shelburne Farms is a Vermont education nonprofit seeking fellows to work with school programs, summer camps, and family/public programs. The fellowship runs January through November, with on-site housing and a weekday schedule from 8am–4pm; occasional weekend work may occur.

Fellows will be mentored by the education staff, participate in trainings, and develop professional goals and learning plans in a culturally responsive learning environment.