Employment Opportunities
Red Gate Farm is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Full Time
no positions currently open

Part Time or Seasonal
Camp Lead Instructor 2010 Summer Camp (seasonal)
Camp Instructor 2010 Summer Camp (seasonal)
Crew Leader 2010 RGF Youth Corps (seasonal)
Farm Internships 2010 Summer/Fall (seasonal)
Garden Internships 2010 Summer/Fall (seasonal)

Unless otherwise stated, please send resume, references and cover letter stating interest to:

Ben Murray, Farm Director
Red Gate Farm Education Center
P.O. Box 300
Buckland, MA 01338

or email your materials (as attachments please).

Full Time Positions

No positions open at this time.


Part Time or Seasonal Positions

2010 Summer Farm Camp
Instructor
$2,500 - $3,000 for 8 week season depending on experience
June 21 - August 13, 2010
Teach groups of up to 12 campers (ages 4-12) for farm and nature day camp. Plan and conduct daily lessons and activities for group and work closely with other Farm staff. Supervise and be responsible for safety of children. Perform other farm chores and work as required.
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2010 or when filled. Early application highly recommended.
Downloads: Camp Leader Full Description

2010 Summer Farm Camp
Instructor
$2,000 - $2,500 for 8 week season depending on experience
June 21 - August 13, 2010
Teach groups of up to 12 campers (ages 4-12) for farm and nature day camp. Plan and conduct daily lessons and activities for group and work closely with other Farm staff. Supervise and be responsible for safety of children. Perform other farm chores and work as required.
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2010 or when filled. Early application highly recommended.
Downloads: Camp Instructor Full Description

2010 RGF Youth Corps
RGF Youth Corps Crew Leader
$1,100 - $1,500 for 10 week session depending on experience
June 3 - August 12, 2010; contract also includes 3 staff training days (6/3 - 5)
Supervise and lead apprentice (ages 12 - 15) work crews in the RGF Youth Corps program. Provide guidance and motivation for group, and aid in peer to peer relationships as well as achieving work goals. Manage work lists and ensure that the apprentice crew is reaching work goals while having a successful and positive experience.
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2010 or when filled. Early application highly recommended.
Downloads: Youth Corps Crew Leader Full Description

Farm Staff
2010 Garden Internships
work experience in exchange for housing with amenities, farm veggies and eggs
2 terms are available: June - August or September - November
Manage the growing of an organic seed garden. Work will include weeding, harvesting and caring for large farm organic vegetable garden. Other duties will involve managing and coordinating volunteers, working with teachers to integrate the garden into educational programs on the farm, utilizing the farm's vegetable stand and saving seeds for next year. Successful candidates will be hard working, responsible and able to work independently. Farm will provide training and support.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing until filled.
Downloads: Farm Internship Full Description

Farm Staff
2010 Farm Internships
work experience in exchange for housing with amenities, farm veggies and eggs
2 terms are available: June - August or September - November
Support the physical development and operations of an educational farm. Activities will include trail maintenance, gardening, farm animal care, fence repair, harvesting, and other various jobs needed for the support of farm programs. Successful candidates will be hard working, responsible and able to work independently. Farm will provide training and support.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing until filled.
Downloads: Farm Internship Full Description