Interested in joining the ICG family? ICG seeks individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are excited about environmental education, nonprofit administration, and community growth. ICG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Opportunities
Our seasonal Garden Mentor/Playworker positions, mid-June to August 2022, are open now! Work alongside our Educators to provide our summer campers with meaningful and enriching Summer Camp experiences at the Garden.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support children in multidisciplinary outdoor activities
- Support child-led free play
- Demonstrate empathy, compassionate and collaborative problem-solving, and meet children where they are in their social/emotional and physical development
- Help prepare activities and activity supplies
- Assist children in daily life activities and transitions
- Assist with other age groups as needed
- Participate in daily and weekly camp site care, including daily set up and clean up
- Participate in staff training and daily/weekly reflections
- Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and caregivers
- Participate as an effective team member and support fellow mentor/playworkers when needed
Requirements
- Experience and/or comfort working with children ages 3-5 or 6-10
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, heat and humidity
- Desire to mentor and support young children as unique individuals, meeting them where they are developmentally
- Previous summer camp experience helpful, but not required
- First aid/CPR certification helpful, but not required
Due to the nature of our work with young and unvaccinated children, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required unless there is a demonstrated medical or religious exemption. Masking and testing for COVID-19 may be required. These temporary requirements are designed to support the public health objectives of our community.
Please feel free to direct any questions to info@ithacachildrensgarden.org.
Part Day Garden Mentor/Playworker | $15.50 per hour, 25-28 hours per week
Garden Mentor/Playworkers lead and support environmental education and outdoor free play with Ithaca Children’s Garden summer campers ages 3-5 or 6-10 in a public garden setting. Programs are multidisciplinary — where science, art, cooking, gardening, ecology, and play combine to create unique and memorable experiences for young children.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. Please apply online.
Full Day Garden Mentor/Playworker | $15.50 per hour, 36-40 hours per week
Garden Mentor/Playworkers lead and support environmental education and outdoor free play with Ithaca Children’s Garden summer campers ages 6-10 in a public garden setting. Programs are multidisciplinary — where science, art, cooking, gardening, ecology, and play combine to create unique and memorable experiences for young children.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. Please apply online.
Internships
All internships are available to work study eligible students or those interested in an academic credit or unpaid internship.
Horticulture Intern
The Horticulture intern will work under the direction of ICG’s Facilities Manager in all areas of garden maintenance for the 3-acre public garden. Areas of focus include a 6,000 sq foot cultivated vegetable garden; wetland, wildflower meadow, and bird habitat natural areas; hundreds of perennial plantings; several art installations; a progressive play area called the Hands-On-Nature Anarchy Zone; and the first phase installation of a large edible forest garden. Upon completion of the program, the student will have acquired practical horticultural knowledge and skills.
Development & Fundraising Intern
Help ICG cultivate and steward our friends and supporters in a variety of strategic and creative ways, from writing innovative thank you notes and connecting with corporate sponsors to developing multi-media strategies for expressing gratitude and engaging new supporters. Consider applying if you are organized, creative, and want to gain valuable nonprofit and fundraising skills.
Marketing and Communications Intern
Work with ICG’s communications and administrative teams to support the day-to-day communications and marketing work of Ithaca Children’s Garden. Draft, coordinate, and distribute promotional materials, draft and distribute press releases, draft and coordinate blog and newsletter content, assist with social media management, and take photographs at ICG events and programs.
Photojournalism Intern
The photojournalist intern will work closely with communications and education staff to tell the story of summer at Ithaca Children’s Garden. Create content that reflects ICG’s mission and vision. Capture the experience of campers, teen urban farmers, event participants, and visitors each week. Create a weekly camp newsletter as well as weekly blog entries that share these moments with campers’ families and the greater community.
Non-Profit Administration Intern
Work with ICG’s administrative team to support the day-to-day administrative tasks and duties typical of many non-profit organizations. Assist with program registration, support donor relations, manage summer camp rosters, assist with program and event management, answer phones, assist with meeting preparations, and support data management efforts.
Volunteer Program Intern
Work closely with our team to welcome and onboard new members of the ICG Volunteer Corp. Respond to email inquiries and process new volunteer applications. Interview and photograph current volunteers for newsletter highlights. Create content for the volunteer section of our website. Occasionally be on-site in the Garden for volunteer days. We would like someone to commit to ~10 hours per week. Please consider applying if you are friendly, organized, detail-oriented, and would like to gain some non-profit administrative and communications experience.