Suffolk County Farm Camp Counselor, Yaphank, NY

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:

• Must be at least 16 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 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.
• The candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide range of diverse young people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 CITs and Jr. Counselors through daily activities.
• Supervise campers and ensure their safety at all times.
• Lead campers through daily activities with a positive and fun attitude.

Coordination/Operation - 10%

• Responsible for assisting with program set-up, material preparation, and clean-up.
• Assist in maintaining proper site appearance and safety conditions.
• Collaborate in activities that generally support 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 that generally support Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all required orientation, training, in-service meetings, and training as scheduled/required.
• Pursue personal growth by expanding knowledge of the entire 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, 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.

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, promptly, 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: Non-exempt $16.03 - $17.00 per hour (based on experience)

Hour: 40 hours per week: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri (8:00am-4:00pm), Wed (8:00am-4:30pm)

Plus one before and after care shift each week

Dates: July 3, 2023 - Aug 25, 2023 - Full Camp season commitment

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and 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 Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contact info for three references to the online application in 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 be unable 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 Cornell Cooperative Extension Association employees indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.

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 HR Department at (631) 727-7850 ext 252 or email at hr-ccesuffolk@cornell.edu.

Cornell Cooperative Extension collaborates with 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.

Job Title:
Association Camp Temporary
Level:
TMP
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:

Contact Name:
Daniel Murphy
Number of Openings:
15
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.

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 are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

Salary : $16 - $17