Overview
Camp Counselor Jobs in Encinitas, California, USA at Shelby American, Inc.
Description
Position:Camp Counselor
Status:Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Hours:Varied hours Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am – 4:30pm
Mandatory training week of June 9th-13th, 2025.
Summer Farm Camp runs for 8 weeks.
Reports to:EducationManager
About Coastal Roots Farm
Coastal Roots Farm (CRF) is a nonprofit Jewish community farm andeducationcenter. We cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom.
We share organic produce with those who need it most and connect people to compelling Jewish ideas and traditions through farming and food. We distribute food through our on-site pay-what-you-can Farm Stand, pop-up mobile farm stands, and donations to hunger relief organizations. We offerhands-oneducationand experiences through School and Group Visits, Farm Camp Farm Tours, Volunteer Opportunities, Jewish Agricultural Festivals, and othercommunity events, inviting our neighbors to connect to the land, Jewish tradition, and each other.
Coastal Roots Farm is located in Encinitas, CA on approximately 17 acres of land. Our Farm consists of vegetable production fields,educationfarm and gardens, a food forest, chickens, and compost operations.
Position Overview
TheCamp Counselorposition is an entry-level, seasonal position. We are looking for someone who:
Is willing and enthusiastic about working within the Jewish community but may be of any (or no) faith or background.
Is passionate about environmental, outdoor, Jewish, and/or agriculture-basededucation.
Enjoys working with youth ages 3 and up and their families, with some experience working with children in an outdoor setting.
Builds and nurtures relationships with a wide variety of people including colleagues, youth, and families.
Has effective listening andcommunication skills.
Is a leader and team player.
Is adaptable, creative,service-oriented, empathetic, enthusiastic, and sensitive to cultural differences.
Works well under pressure and in afast-paced environment.
Is dedicated to the camper’s experience.
Is at least 14 years old.
Can participate in a 5-day, 30-hour Farm Campstaff training, June 9-13th, 2025, 9am-3pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supporting the delivery of the Farm’s Jewish and Farm-based Farm Camp program.
Daily set up and clean up.
Joining team meetings to plan for activities.
Caring for campers and providing an unforgettable experience in a loving, non-judgmental environment.
Compensation
$16.50-$17.50 commensurate with experience.
Typical Working Conditions
The Camp Counselor will work mostly outdoors. There will be exposure to Southern California outside temperatures, chemicals used in the agricultural industry, and loud noises.
Essential Physical Tasks
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., cutting, and carrying. Able to walk a minimum of .5 miles on uneven narrow trails with elevation gain.
Application Process
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Title: Camp Counselor
Company: Shelby American, Inc.
Location: Encinitas, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Non-Profit & Social Impact
