Coordinate and direct the development and implementation of a specific 4-H camp program (e.g., sports, expressive arts, environmental science, outdoor education, etc.). Camp counselors to effect quality programming in the subject area. Assist with program scheduling and management. Responsible for coordinating and operating one evening program per week and assisting in other camp activities as needed. Assist with program and staff evaluation processes.
Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Interest, knowledge, and skills in the specific program area.
- Ability to teach, supervise and motivate staff
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality.
- Must meet the minimum age requirement for a particular program area to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate or defined in the offer letter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree in education or another relevant field.
- Two years of experience supervising others.
- In-depth knowledge of all activities.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $8,400 - $10,800 per season
Schedule: EXEMPT – TEMP: June 1, 2027 – August 23, 2027
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.
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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 [email protected]
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Program Responsibilities:
Program Assessment – 10%
- Regularly observe and evaluate program staff and provide constructive feedback; regularly inspect program space and equipment for safe operation.
Program Development – 10%
- Research, develop and prepare educational resources (e.g., goals, lesson plans, skill-building activities, hands-on projects, experiments, etc.) for program staff.
Program Delivery – 5%
- Support assigned counselor staff to run program area activities
- To teach program area activities as needed.
- Support the all-camp activities such as Turtle Games, evening programs, rain/heat day programs, and Closing Campfire
- Assume primary leadership responsibility for one evening program
Program Evaluation – 10%
- Support evaluation processes for program and camper satisfaction.
- Prepare final program evaluation reports with future recommendations; prepare year-end program inventory and supply order.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction – 30%
- Develop and implement staff training activities during pre-camp orientation.
- Provide highly complex administrative leadership to plan educational programs.
- Provide leadership to ensure that the creation of the Camp’s Plan of Work is within the scope of the statewide Plan of Work.
- Oversee the process of interpreting the Peconic Dunes Camp program direction to plan educational programs.
- Lead problem-solving and conflict-resolution processes that effectively address camper and staff concerns, behavioral problems, and personal conflicts.
- Plan the delivery of established positive youth development based on 4-H Essential Elements, the Search Institute, and other research-based information.
- Design community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy
- Direct program staff guidance and communication, including conducting staff meetings, directing staff evaluation processes, implementing performance improvement strategies as needed, and recognizing outstanding performance.
Management – 25%
- Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures that protect camper and staff health and safety.
- Ensure program staff maintains high health and safety standards in all program settings and activities.
- Communicate regularly with program staff to proactively identify and address areas of concern regarding health and safety.
- Administer the daily program schedule effectively, balancing activities and daily routines, ensuring adequate staff coverage, and adjusting for weather-related or other exigencies.
- Ensure the staff document critical incidents through CIMRs (Concern, Incident, and Medical Report).
- Manage post-incidents in consultation with the director workgroup, including resolution with the camper(s) and staff, incident debriefing, and updating policies and procedures resulting from the incident.
- With other Program Directors and Logistics Coordinator, develop daily and weekly schedules of educational and recreational activities that offer variety, balance, and challenge
- Manage evaluation processes for staff performance, program and youth development outcomes, and camper satisfaction.
Coordination/Operation – 5%
- Inventory program equipment and supplies, prepare program area during pre-camp orientation, and order program materials through the camp requisition.
- As needed, assist with weekly camper arrival and departure processes, camper orientation, and other functions.
- As approved operate lawn movers, weedwackers and small hand tools to maintain program area.
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 that support Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions
- Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standards.
- Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Job Title:
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Ashley DownsCornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. 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.
Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
Skills Required
- Interest, knowledge, and skills in the specific program area
- Ability to teach, supervise, and motivate staff
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality
- Meet the minimum age requirement for the program area under New York State Department of Health regulations
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate
- College degree in education or another relevant field
- Two years of experience supervising others
- In-depth knowledge of all activities
What We Do
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is a nonprofit educational organization in Cornell’s land-grant extension system. It connects university research with local needs through education programs, applied research, and community partnerships. Its educators serve residents on agriculture, food systems, nutrition and health, youth and families, energy, economic development, and natural resources. Its mission is to improve lives and communities while advancing economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being.
