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    Job no: 930631
    Work type: Extension, Support Staff
    Pay Grade: 00
    Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
    Department: Extension Community Food And Environment
    Sub Area: EXPA- Ext. Prog Assoc
    Salary: 15.00 per hour
    Location: Oakland
    Categories: Temporary
    Unit Position Summary

    Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

    • We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
    • We embrace that it is everyone's job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
    • We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
    • We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
    • We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.
    • We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
    • We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
    • Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

    Position Summary:

    MSU Extension seeks candidates to join our summer day camp team in Novi. During the summer MSU Tollgate Farm offers summer enrichment programming that includes educational day-camps for young people ages 6-12. As part of the educational staff, the summer day camp edu-leader will lead the learning experience for groups of youth ages 5-12 during 8 weeks of science themed camp promoting MSU Tollgate's mission. We are seeking staff with a background in one or more of the following areas: education, agricultural science, cooperative games, music, food science, entomology, forestry, gardening, fisheries and wildlife.

    This is a 10-week position with of training prior to the start of camp.

    For more information about summer camp at MSU Tollgate Farm, visit our blog, and our webpage,

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Be comfortable and interested in working with elementary, middle, and high school aged youth.
    • Implement experiential food science curriculum and program for students of various ages at appropriate levels using research-based methods.
    • Observe behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.
    • Respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns; including food allergens.
    • Be responsible for safety of campers, teen volunteers, fellow staff, and self.
    • Work with camp staff to plan activities.
    • Attend in-service training.
    • Communicate with parents, the public, and MSUE staff appropriately.
    • Be comfortable with and/or interested in agriculture, gardening, plant science, entomology, fisheries and wildlife, animal science.
    • Work in close proximity with wildlife and farm animals as part of camp.
    • Work with camp staff to plan activities.
    • Organize, assemble, and be responsible for equipment needed for field instruction.
    • Assume any task or responsibility necessary for successful camp operation as assigned by the camp director.
    • Lead aftercare 1 day per week from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
    Desired Qualifications
    • Past experience working with youth in formal or informal settings (school, nature center, summer camp, scouts, etc.).
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the natural world.
    • Work in close proximity to wildlife and farm animals may be required.
    • Work willingly in all weather (including summer heat and/or rain).
    • Be physically active for an 8-hour day.
    • Demonstrate commitment, reliability, punctuality, and responsible behavior at previous positions.
    • Possess current CPR/First Aid certification OR commitment to participate in a training provided and scheduled the first week of camp training by MSU Tollgate Farm.
    • Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.
    • Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
    • Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

    Work Hours

    STANDARD 8-5

    Advertised: Feb 7, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
    Applications close: May 20, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time



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