Tilth Alliance believes everyone deserves to eat well, every day. For 40-years we’ve created a better food culture in Washington by teaching people to grow, prepare and eat food with a clear understanding of the interconnectedness of food, health, community and the earth’s sustainability. Using fields, farms and kitchens as classrooms to teach much more than agriculture, we transform lives and the communities we serve. Our youth education programs invite young people of diverse backgrounds to explore their local food system through hands-on and experiential learning activities in the garden, farm and wetlands. At Tilth Alliance's summer camps, kids develop practical garden skills, learn about the animals and plants they encounter in Tilth Alliance’s farm, gardens and wetlands, and experience harvesting and cooking food they have helped grow.

The Summer Camp Educator is responsible for leading weeklong summer camp programs for school-age children. This position will lead camps based at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement Tilth Alliance summer camp curriculum and contribute to the development of outdoor
activities for school-age kids at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
• Facilitate groups of up to 15 campers in outdoor garden-based activities
• Co-lead large group activities such as morning circle, field games, and more for up to 30 campers
and six junior counselors
• Support summer camp volunteers in educational programming and seasonal garden maintenance
• Support ongoing maintenance of outdoor learning areas the at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and
Wetlands including the Learning Farm, supply shed and storage spaces
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of summer camp supplies and equipment
• Interact with and provide top tier customer service to parents of campers; refer concerns to
Youth and Families Project Manager
• Collect and organize camper forms and daily attendance sheets

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Horticulture, Education, or a related
field OR any combination of education and experience necessary to fulfill the minimum job
requirements
• Experience leading outdoor education programming for kids aged Kindergarten-6th grades
• Some hands-on experience with organic vegetable gardening and knowledge of composting
techniques
• Ability to lead cooking activities for children aged Kindergarten-6th grades and knowledge of
best
practices for kitchen-based education activities
• Demonstrated ability and success working with people from a variety of racial, cultural and
economic backgrounds
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work in dynamic settings
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team
• Able to transport self and materials to camp locations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds


DESIRED EXPERIENCE
• Skills in art, music and other creative pursuits
• Demonstrated success working with non-English speaking communities
This is a 40-hour full time, non-exempt temporary position. It is not eligible for benefits. This
position will be based at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands.

Compensation is $18 per hour.

The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Tilth Alliance
reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.


Tilth Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to cultivating a diverse and
inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is essential to achieving our mission.
Tilth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Women, people of color, and individuals from
under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.