Camp Counselor - SCF
WDR-00042133 Camp Counselor - Suffolk County Farms
(Evergreen)
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Supervise campers and always ensure their safety. Assist
with day-to-day operations of the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center Camp
programs. Directly interact with camper’s parents and guardians. Assist camp
educators with animal science, environmental science, and agriculture programs.
Maintain camp facilities. Promote the development of a community-oriented camp
culture that emphasizes empathy, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Attendance
in or graduation high school or equivalent.
- At
least 16 years of age by the start of the camp season.
- Ability
to comply with Suffolk County Department of Health requirements.
- Ability
to understand and carry out educational program tasks and objectives.
- Ability
to work outdoors, performing various types of educational and physical
activities.
- Ability
to handle health and safety issues and/or emergencies.
- Paid
or volunteer experience working with children and the public.
- Have
an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.
- Must
be able to work for the full camp season, which includes training before
camp and wrap-up after camp has ended.
- Ability
to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability
to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
- The
candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide range of diverse
young people
Preferred Qualifications:
- Attendance
in or graduation from a recognized college/university or equivalent.
- Additional
education and training in the field of education.
- Additional
education in environmental science, horticulture, animal science,
agriculture, and natural science.
- Some
teaching experience.
- Ability
to assist with teaching and a keen interest in educating youth.
- Leadership
abilities.
- A positive
and energetic attitude.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery - 80%
- Deliver
educational programs dealing with environmental science, horticulture,
animal science, and agriculture programs at the Suffolk County Farm and
Education Center.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Management – 5%
- Lead
and campers CITs through daily activities.
- Supervise
campers and always ensure their safety.
- Lead
campers through daily activities with a positive and fun attitude.
Coordination/Operation – 10%
- Responsible
for assisting with program set-up, material preparation, clean-up.
- Assist
in maintaining proper site appearance and safety conditions.
- Collaborate
in activities in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and
perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Improvement – 5%
- In
cooperation with Supervisor and Executive Director, jointly develop and
pursue a professional development plan to increase competencies relative
to position accountabilities and address changes and Association
priorities.
- Collaborate
in activities in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and
perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate
in all required orientation, training, and in-service meetings and
training as scheduled/required.
- Pursue
personal growth by expanding personal knowledge of the total organization
and updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions
- Support
the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be
familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local
regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement,
and standard.
- Act
proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to
supervisors when identified.
EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions
- Appreciate
and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff,
volunteers, and the public.
- Assist
the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse
audiences.
- Aware
of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association
of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Skills for Success.
- Contribute
to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties
professionally, timely, and accurately.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator
recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with
Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and support
diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary:
$16-17 per
hour
Schedule: NON-EXEMPT –
TEMP: July 1, 2024 – August 16, 2024
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The
position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants need to:
Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either
Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online
application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info
for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF
format.
In the "Experience" section of your application,
use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files
Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application.
Once the
application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add
attachments.
External Applicants: (including current employees of
other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the
Applying for a
Job (External Candidate)
document for additional guidance.
Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell
Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered
internal applicants; please refer to the
Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for
additional guidance.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable
applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their
essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the
selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension
of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at
HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among
Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of
New York, and New York State residents. Per NYS Law, county and regional
extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This
employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell
University.
Last updated March 14, 2024