Eden Village Camp is Hiring for summer Farm Specialists
About Eden Village Camp: Eden Village Camp aims to be a living model of a thriving, sustainable Jewish community, grounded in social responsibility and inspired Jewish spiritual life. By bringing the wisdom of our tradition to the environmental, social, and personal issues important to today’s young people, we practice a Judaism that is substantive and relevant. Through our Jewish environmental and service-learning curricula, joyful Shabbat observance, pluralistic Jewish expression, and inspiring, diverse staff role models, we foster our campers’ positive Jewish identity and genuine commitment to tikkun olam (healing the world). Our 3 acre educational farm and orchard are based on principles of permaculture, sustainable and organic farming. We produce annual vegetables, perennials, and tend educational gardens as well as animals.
About the Summer Farm Specialist position: This is a paid summer staff position for young adults (ages 22+) seeking hands-on farm and Jewish environmental teaching experience. Come work at our 8-week intensive summer camp as Jewish Farm Educators. Stay through the fall, as an apprentice (paid stipend during this time) and take ownership and integrate your new skills by diving deeper into the farm and teaching. Live on-site at our beautiful camp, one hour north of New York City. By joining the farm staff at Eden Village, farmers will hold two main responsibilities – tending our growing spaces and educating in our all of our farm programming.
Details:
-Start date ASAP (no later than June 7th)-August 22nd (option to stay through the fall until October 27th)
-Full room and board provided.
–Extensive experience is not necessary but experiential curiosity is required. We recommend you explore our website thoroughly to get more information about our apprenticeship, farm, camp, and more at Eden Village Camp.
More questions? Explore the FAQ page. For all other questions, contact avi@edenvillagecamp.org
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