Description

Qualifications

Description

As a Greenhouse Coordinator, you will development and implementation of the botanical classroom instructional plans for students. You will report to the Transition Learning Coordinator and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject area instruction (Green house and plan based botanical) that provides students with appropriate level lessons and age experiences.
• Develop and implement instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various ability levels grades 8 -12.
• Provide leadership in the school for promoting green house and gardening activities and experiences for students. Work with teachers to encourage classroom, small group, and individual activities, projects, and events.
• Coordinate the selection, ordering, and management of materials and equipment for the greenhouse and greenhouse related activities in conjunction with the school principal.
• Collect and organize program data for grant proposals and reports and assists in writing grants.
• Assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques with appropriate; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.
• Represent the greenhouse and gardens at relevant conferences, community events andnetworking opportunities. Conduct workshops, tastings, classroom activities and garden clubs.
• Manage and coordinate the safety and well-being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
• Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (IR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
• Establish relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, student behavior, and academic progress.
• Participate in classroom grade level, and behavior/treatment meetings as well as professional training and development sessions (e.g. TCI, CPR, emergency procedures and other agency requirements.
• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
• Facilitate partnership between the greenhouse activities and gardens through home and school education programs by coordinating community workshops, recruiting home garden volunteers.
• Work with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.
• Assist with supervision of school-to-work program activities as needed.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or other related field with experience with greenhouse operation.
• Prefer experience teaching in a greenhouse environment.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

St. Lawrence has a unique opportunity for a seasonal caretaker at the University owned property on Upper Saranac Lake (NY). “Canaras” is a private camp with more than two thousand feet of scenic shoreline and several buildings including a main lodge, dining hall, guest cabins, boat houses, docks, tennis court, and conference center. It is operated as a seasonal destination for St. Lawrence University functions and guest accommodations for alumni, faculty, and staff. Our primary operations run from May – August with additional work expectations in April, September, and October. The Caretaker will be required to maintain a presence on-site and be on call during the occupied season.

The Caretaker is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all building interiors and exteriors. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the security of all gates and buildings, door hardware, general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, maintaining fire safety devices and record keeping, daily water tests per NYS Board of Health. Sweeping decks, ramps and stairs and clearing roofs of debris.

Responsibilities will further include maintaining grounds to include but not limited to maintaining walkways, trails, roads. Removal of fallen branches, trees, cutting tree limbs and maintaining the canopy, chipping debris, cutting wood, mowing, weed eating and snow removal. The caretaker will also be responsible for training Canaras staff in these activities and to be there during the opening and closing of camp with Canaras staff. The caretaker will be responsible for being on site for all external and internal guests who stay on site during the pre and post season.

Maintain the operating budget and will be heavily involved in project planning and the capital budgeting process. Must maintain all University equipment, tools, and general stores. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining annual physical inventory of all tools, equipment, building furnishings, set-up, and tear down of events.

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer, the Caretaker must be able to interact positively with the Camp Director, Cook, and student workers along with contractors and other University employees.

The Caretaker will perform carpentry duties as assigned by the CFO or Capital Projects Manager.

Salary $37,000 - $42,000.

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Skilled work experience in the areas of general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and painting.
• Ability to safely use assigned tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with University guests and employees.
• Ability to meet University requirements to drive and operate assigned vehicles.
• Ability to use required computer systems (email, Word, Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Boating license (or ability to obtain).
• Prior related work experience

Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Bob Hance, Associate Vice President, and Chief Facilities Officer, at bhance@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.