Agriculture SS Day Camp - Ld Counselor (Multiple Vacancies)

JOB SUMMARY

The Agriculture Systems Summer Day Camp Lead Counselor supports the daily supervision, coordination, and implementation of a six-week agriculture and food systems summer camp for middle school students. The Lead Counselor provides on-site leadership to counselors, supports instructional activities, and ensures student safety, engagement, and program fidelity.
This role assists Food & Agriculture Literacy (FAL) staff with programming logistics, field experience, service learning, and daily operations, while serving as a primary point of contact for students and counselors during camp activities.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    List most important duties first
1.    Support daily operations and supervision of the Agriculture Systems Summer Day Camp.
2.    Provide leadership and guidance to camp counselors during daily activities and transitions.
3.    Assist with the implementation of agriculture, food systems, and sustainability learning activities.
4.    Support student engagement in seed-to-plate projects, STEM challenges, and team competitions.
5.    Assist with the coordination of field trips, service-learning activities, and guest speakers.
6.    Support farm-based learning and service projects at Mykawa Farm.
7.    Ensure student safety and supervision during on-campus, off-campus, and travel activities.
8.    Assist with daily schedules, attendance tracking, and student accountability.
9.    Support college and career readiness activities related to food and agriculture pathways.
10    Reinforce camp expectations, behavior guidelines, and positive youth development practices.
11    Communicate daily needs, issues, or incidents to FAL supervisory staff.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

12    Assist with preparation, setup, and cleanup of instructional materials and activities.
13    Support culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments for all students.
14    Assist with documentation related to camp participation and activities.
15    Support overall program quality, student experience, and successful completion of camp activities.
16    Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION

Basic Reading and Writing High School Diploma or GED Associate degree or 60 hours Some College

WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software
Microsoft Office
Certifications/Licensure
 

Equipment
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill pneumatic hammer) Hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, screwdriver)
Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and co-workers in own department.

Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions, and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and coworkers in own and other departments.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Follows through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.