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About the Role

Coordinate and direct the development and implementation of a specific 4-H camp program. This role involves managing camp counselors to ensure quality programming and assisting with program scheduling, management, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Observe and evaluate program staff and provide constructive feedback.
Inspect program space and equipment for safe operation.
Research, develop, and prepare educational resources for program staff.
Support assigned counselor staff to run program area activities.
Teach program area activities as needed.
Support all-camp activities such as evening programs and Closing Campfire.
Assume primary leadership responsibility for one evening program.
Support evaluation processes for program and camper satisfaction.
Prepare final program evaluation reports with future recommendations.
Prepare year-end program inventory and supply order.
Develop and implement staff training activities during pre-camp orientation.
Provide administrative leadership to plan educational programs.
Ensure 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.
Lead problem-solving and conflict-resolution processes for camper and staff concerns.
Plan the delivery of established positive youth development based on 4-H Essential Elements.
Design community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.
Direct program staff guidance and communication, including staff meetings and evaluations.
Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures for camper and staff health and safety.
Ensure program staff maintains high health and safety standards.
Communicate regularly with program staff regarding health and safety.
Administer the daily program schedule effectively.
Ensure the staff document critical incidents.
Manage post-incidents in consultation with the director workgroup.
Develop daily and weekly schedules of educational and recreational activities.
Manage evaluation processes for staff performance, program outcomes, and camper satisfaction.
Inventory program equipment and supplies.
Prepare program area during pre-camp orientation.
Order program materials through the camp requisition.
Assist with weekly camper arrival and departure processes, camper orientation, and other functions.
Operate lawn mowers, weed whackers, and small hand tools to maintain program area.
Jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan.
Collaborate in activities that support Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Program assessment
Program development
Program delivery
Program evaluation
Staff training
Administrative leadership
Problem-solving
Conflict-resolution
Youth development
Community-oriented camp culture
Staff guidance
Staff communication
Performance improvement
Health and safety compliance
Schedule administration
Incident management
Inventory management
Equipment operation
Professional development

Work Type

Temporary

Experience Level

Two years of experience supervising others (Preferred)

Education Level

College degree in education or another relevant field (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$5,950 - $8,850 per season

About the Company

Cornell 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.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions.