Amir is recruiting for two positions - Farm Manager and Farmer. Farm Managers lead a team of 2-3 Farmers at one of our largest sites, overseeing program development, animal husbandry and a sizable organic farm. Farmers are either the single garden educator at one of our camps, or work under the supervision of a Farm Manager as part of a Farm cohort. They develop and run programming and manage the garden with the help of campers and staff. See below for full job descriptions.
Amir Farmer Job Description
Amir Farmers are a diverse group of passionate leaders who work to cultivate today’s youth to change tomorrow. Serving as garden-educators during the summer, they are at the center of the Amir program, building productive gardens and farms with campers, and using the garden space to teach about issues of environmental and social justice. Our current camps are in WI, MD, NJ, WV, CT, NY and NC with more to be added in the next few weeks.
Amir is seeking applicants that will be directly responsible for implementing its program at one of the organization’s partner camps. Amir Farmers will be trained and build bonds with staff working at these camps across the US and Canada at the annual training seminar in late May. At this training, Farmers will learn all aspects of building a community garden, as well as how to use Amir’s Garden Manual & Curriculum to run programming for campers of all ages. Throughout the summer, Amir Farmers will be full staff members at their camp in addition to their garden responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cultivate gardens with participating campers
Lead garden-based activities and educational programs for campers of all ages
Daily garden maintenance and care
Participate in weekly oversight meetings with Amir Mentors
Participate in daily animal husbandry and care (if applicable to your camp)
Act as an enthusiastic and active member of the camp community
Key Characteristics:
Strong management and leadership skills
Mentoring and education experience
Passionate about food justice and environmental stewardship
Not afraid to get their hands dirty!
Compensation:
Camp salary is competitive and consummate with experience
Transportation, room & board included
Important Dates:
Amir Training Seminar: May 26 - June 2
Camp: mid-June to mid-August, varies slightly by camp
Deadline for applications is rolling until March. Amir values diversity in all aspects and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other basis of discrimination.
For more information about the position, please contact Executive Director Brenden Jackson at brenden@amirproject.org.
Amir Farmer Job Description (Jewish Partners)
Amir Farmers are a diverse group of passionate leaders who work to cultivate today’s youth to change tomorrow. Serving as garden-educators during the summer, they are at the center of the Amir program, building productive gardens and farms with campers, and using the garden space to inspire and teach about Jewish connections to the land as well as issues of environmental and social justice. Our current camps are in WI, MD, NJ, WV, WI, CT, and NC with more to be added in the next few weeks.
Amir is seeking applicants that will be directly responsible for implementing its program at one of the organization’s partner camps. Amir Farmers will be trained and build bonds with staff working at these camps across the US and Canada at the annual training seminar in late May. At this training, Farmers will learn all aspects of building a community garden, as well as how to use Amir’s Garden Manual & Curriculum to run programming for campers of all ages. Throughout the summer, Amir Farmers will be full staff members at their camp in addition to their garden responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cultivate gardens with participating campers
Lead garden-based activities and educational programs for campers of all ages
Daily garden maintenance and care
Participate in weekly oversight meetings with Amir Mentors
Participate in daily animal husbandry and care (if applicable to your camp)
Act as an enthusiastic and active member of the camp community
Help campers explore Jewish inspired connections between land and food
Key Characteristics:
Strong management and leadership skills
Mentoring and education experience
Passionate about food justice and environmental stewardship
Not afraid to get their hands dirty!
Compensation:
Camp salary is competitive and consummate with experience
Transportation, room & board included
Important Dates:
Amir Training Seminar: May 26 - June 2 Camp: mid-June to mid-August, varies slightly by camp
Deadline for applications is rolling until April. Amir values diversity in all aspects and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other basis of discrimination.
Apply at www.amirproject.org/application
For more information about the position, please contact Executive Director Brenden Jackson: brenden@amirproject.org.