Humane Education Camp Counselor - Fairport, United States - The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe Co

Description

Job Description

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has been helping animals and people since 1873. Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care. Our organization cares for thousands of animals each year—saving animals from abuse and suffering, sending homeless pets to new homes, connecting pet owners with resources to keep their pets, and sharing information on how to help animals daily.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with children and animals. Humane Education Camp Counselors will supervise children and manage the daily activities within the camp.

Schedule: This position will run from June 24, August 16, 2024. Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively supervises campers and ensures each camper is accounted for
• Collaborates with co-workers to plan activities and prep supplies each day
• Implements humane education lessons, animal interactions, animal-related chores, crafts, educational games
• Communicate with parents/guardians about each camper's day
• Ensures the health and safety of the youth in the program
• Ensures the camper sign-in and out process is run smoothly and safely
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable state and federal laws.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others
• Performs other duties as requested

Education & Experience: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred. Experience as an educator in a formal or informal education setting. Experience working with a diverse group of ages and behaviors. Experience working with children 4-14 preferred. Knowledge of companion animals and their health and welfare issues is preferred. Animal care/handling experience preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position.

Skills: Strong interpersonal skills. Exceptional ease and diplomacy when communicating with the public, staff, and volunteers while offering high customer service. Ability to manage conflict and be tactful and fair-minded. Ability to handle stressful and changing situations. Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities. Always maintain positive and productive relations with employees, colleagues, vendors, service providers, volunteers, donors, participants, and others. Excellent communication skills. Cheerful, outgoing, and enthusiastic attitude. Comfortable learning and using online information systems. Strong multi-tasking skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position during the shift, move throughout the building, move weight up to 20 pounds, frequently required to communicate with others, and occasionally required to move excessive weight.

Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision, and Core Values:

Vision: A just and compassionate world for all animals.

Mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.

Core Values: We embrace and recognize that Lollypop Farm donors are the heroes of our work – voluntarily offering time or money, no matter the amount – to support our mission. Together, our core values unify and guide us to provide the best service to the animals, our community, our organization, and ourselves.

• Compassion: We show empathy and sympathy for what people and animals are experiencing through positive and constructive actions.
• Communication: We exchange thoughts, feelings, and ideas in pursuit of mutually accepted goals.
• Flexibility: We are willing and comfortable adapting to new circumstances and conditions.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our efforts to achieve our mission.
• Teamwork: We collaborate and communicate to achieve common goals, understanding that the organization thrives when unified.
• Integrity: We act with honor, fairness, and respect for animals, individuals, the organization, and our community.
• Respect: We are considerate and professional regard for all aspects of our work.

Commitment to Diversity

At Lollypop Farm, we believe that people are our greatest strength. We are united by our mission - Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and lifesaving care. Our values inspire us to promote and support a diverse and equitable environment of mutual respect where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

EOE/ADA