Position Desription
Residential or Hourly Camp Caretaker/Permaculture Project Director for
Small Seasonal Woodland Campground at Camp Earth Connection
Located adjacent to the Hammond Hill State Forest, in Dryden, NY
(12 miles east of Ithaca, NY)
Responsibilities:
Position is 25 hours per week (time frame between April 15 – November 15), with some weekend and evening work
Grounds & Facilities Maintenance
Maintenance garden, play fields, forest
Take leadership in Permaculture Projects such as – gardening, water management, natural building projects
Small repairs such as painting and minor construction
General maintenance of equipment.
Record keeping of maintenance and equipment as required.
Water chlorination daily testing and maintenance.
Assist w/campground operations: Occasionally attending to guests needs and/or occasional check-in and check-out of guests
Assist in supervision of volunteers or apprentices
Maintain Compost, Recycling and Garbage system.
Desired Qualifications:
Permaculture Design Certification (helpful but not required)
The facilities are alcohol and drug free. Candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement.
Experience interacting effectively and respectfully with diverse audiences
Ability to work well with others
Understanding and valuing diversity and inclusion
Understanding of and commitment to living in an environmentally conscious way.
At least 21 years of age
Experience in as many of these areas as possible: Supervision, Permaculture, General Carpentry; Equipment maintenance and operation (mowers, tractors, weed eaters, etc.); General labor (i.e. painting, cleaning, yard work, compost toilet management); Gardening; Cleaning
Positive Customer Relations experience.
Ability to maintain a neat and organized work and living space.
Compensations and Benefits
Time Period: between mid April – mid November
For Residential Candidates:
Community Meals (primarily vegetarian) – (Spring- Summer-Fall )
Reside in a private 1-room Rustic Cabin, and have use of campground facilities (Showers, WiFi, Community Kitchen, Pavilion etc.)
Monthly Wages: Dependent on Experience (April – October)
Hourly Wages: Dependent on Experience
Adjacent to Hammond Hill State Forest with access to 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, etc.
Potential for Winter Caretaker Position – November – April (Free or reduced cost private residence (Tiny House)
with full amenities – approximately 10 hours per week of work .)
REFERENCES REQUIRED
Submit a resume and cover letter to campearthconnection@gmail.com
Visit www.campearthconnection.com for an overview of the camp
