Fairfield Farm Summer Fellow - Lakeville, Connecticut
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Lakeville, Connecticut Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 376104452 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | The Hotchkiss School |
| Category: |
Equipment - Machinery
Farming Food Processing - Production Information Technology – IT Legal Livestock Maintenance – Repair Operations Production |
| Job Type: | Part Time |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Connecticut |
| City: | Lakeville |
| Zip Code: | 06039 |
| Map: | United States, Connecticut, Lakeville, 06039 (Show on map) |
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Department: Fairfield Farm & Environmental Initiatives Program FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports to: Fairfield Farm Manager Schedule: Seasonal Educational Program, June through August Designation: Casual Labor, hourly, 25-30 hours weekly, 6-8 weeks Travel: Rare (occasional travel from Fairfield Farm to Hotchkiss main campus only) POSITION SUMMARY: Fairfield Farm Summer Fellow will work alongside the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager to support the agricultural and educational goals of the farm during the months of June through August, learning stewardship of the land, plants and environment, promoting sustainability and well-being for the program and the communities it will serve. Farm Summer Fellows can expect to learn about and engage with every aspect of operations at Fairfield Farm, including but not limited to seeding, planting, cultivating, harvesting, produce preparation, and work with livestock. Farm Summer Fellows will also participate in and occasionally lead weekly conversations about food production, food justice and other related topics of interest to the farm team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The Hotchkiss School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms, and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination). In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Located in the scenic Berkshire-Taconic Landscape in the quiet northwest corner of Connecticut, The Hotchkiss School is a community in which faculty and staff members build careers and grow as professionals. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop faculty and staff members who possess a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Collectively, we are dedicated to supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of 600 students who come from around the country and the world. | |
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