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Lead Camp Animal Science Program Specialist
WDR-00043977
Lead Camp Animal Science Program Specialist, Suffolk County Farms - Yaphank, NY
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Lead Campers, CITs and Counselors
through specialized activities involving Animal Science. Supervise campers and
ensure their safety at all times. Assist with day-to-day operations of the
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center Camp programs. Directly interact with
camper’s parents and guardians. Maintain camp facilities. Promote development
of a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes empathy, continuous
improvement, and high performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least 17 years old and have attended or graduated from
high school or equivalent.
- 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 emergency situations.
- Paid or volunteer experience working with children and/or the
public.
- Have an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.
- Must be able to work for the full camp season. This includes
training before camp and wrap up after camp has ended.
- Must be able to work one before or after care shift each week.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
- Candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide range of
diverse young people.
- A positive and energetic attitude.
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 the areas of environmental science,
horticulture, animal science, art education, music education, agriculture
and/or natural science.
- Some teaching experience.
- Ability to assist with teaching and a keen interest in educating
youth.
- Leadership abilities
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $17-18 per hour
Schedule: NON-EXEMPT – TEMP: July 1, 2024 – August 16, 2024
No relocation or VISA
Sponsorship available
Last updated March 14, 2024