Picnic Worker - Seasonal

Who are we?

St. Joseph Children’s Home provides inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We do this through our core values of caring, compassion, relationships, and teamwork.

As leaders in the child and family welfare arena, St. Joe’s continues to grow through the strategic visioning of our 4 core programs: Residential Treatment Program, Therapeutic Foster Care, Child Development Center, and Behavioral Health Services. Our new Behavioral Health Services includes mental health therapy, targeted case management, and comprehensive community support services.

The annual Picnic For the Kids in August has raised over $1Million for the past two years with help from over 1,500 volunteers each year.

In 2023 the organization celebrated the Council of Accreditation’s (COA) expedited report with outstanding outcomes and zero deficiencies across all programs and departments employing approximately 180 individuals. Our 2023-2026 strategic plan focuses on Families, Community Partners, Volunteers, Staff and Governance(Board).

Pay: $16.00 per hour (This seasonal position will start on June 2, 2025 and end on August 15, 2025).
 

What do we need?

As a St. Seasonal Picnic Worker, your primary responsibilities will revolve around preparation, set up and tear down of the annual picnic fundraiser, light grounds work and light general operations task.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in all duties associated with preparing for Annual Picnic weekend (erects, dismantles, and stores booths/supplies, etc…) and must be present for all assigned shifts during the event weekend.
• Keeps property clean and attractive by ensuring it is free of debris.
• Reports any observation regarding needed work and safety issues to immediate supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining equipment used on grounds and is responsible for following all safety protocols when operating, maintaining, or storing all tools and equipment.
• Assists with general maintenance needs as requested.
• Assists in supervising volunteers when directed.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid and current driver’s license with insurable driving record required.

Physical Factors:

• Standing for up to 8 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 50 max lbs
• Outdoor weather exposure
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Operates moving mechanical parts
• Walking
• Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
• Driving
• Bending
• Risk of electrical shock/vibration