Garden/Petting Zoo Head
URJ OSRUI
Description
This person is responsible for the overall supervision of maintenance and activities within our camp's garden and petting zoo areas with the aim of providing a healthy, safe, and fun camp environment. OSRUI specialists exhibit strong leadership skills and are creative in planning and implementing programs and activities for campers.
Responsibilities:
• Develop gan (garden) and refet (petting zoo) programs that engages campers in gardening, farming, animal care, and environmental stewardship
• Engage campers in the art and science of gardening, including the cultivation and harvesting of fruits, vegetables, and flowers throughout the summer, maintenance and beautification of the garden, and implementing engaging programming for up to 6 different groups of campers daily
• Plan and implement 45-minute animal encounter experiences for up to 6 groups of campers daily
• Ensure appropriate care for farm animals and support campers in feeding, grooming, and cleaning their living environment
• Maintain a functioning garden and healthy animal enclosure outside of program hours
• Prepare and submit required materials for your area each week, including supply requisitions, lesson plans, and rain plans for all activities
• Coordinate with madrichim and rashei eidot on the execution of the gan and refet program
• Supervise and engage Avodah interns as appropriate
• Engage in leadership meetings with the Camp Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Directors as requested
• Be an advocate for camp-wide policy