Cornell University

4-H Camp Wabasso Program Director - Watertown, NY

New York State (Other) · Director · Contract

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About the role

This position will serve as the 4-H Camp Wabasso Program Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Youth and Family Development Issue Leader.
This position is responsible for the overall management of Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County's 4-H Camp Wabasso located in Redwood, New York.
The camp features a six week (+/-) summer residential youth camp season as well as day programs and overnight programs in environmental education, leadership training, and related 4-H youth programming in shoulder seasons.

Using 4-H research-based curricula, develop all programming at 4-H Camp Wabasso.
Apply subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans in all assigned areas of programming responsibility.
Occasionally teach existing 4-H youth development programs as designed.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Develop and maintain a thorough evaluation process for 4-H Camp Wabasso to ensure we meet the community's needs and meet industry standards.
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for 4-H Camp Wabasso in cooperation with the CCE Marketing Committee that includes the development of materials and information to market current 4-H Camp offerings, as well as promote use of camp facilities.
This position will maintain ACA accreditation for 4-H Camp Wabasso.

Bachelor's Degree.
Valid Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
24 weeks of camp administration experience or 24 weeks of another type of administrative experience that is relevant.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).
Familiarity with principles, theory, research and application of youth camping environments (summer camp, residential camp, and camp programming).
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
adults and youth.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts with volunteers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability in administrative skills related to budgeting, staffing, programming, reporting, and evaluation.

This position is responsible for maintaining all Department of Health standards.
This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
Schedule health department, ropes course, and other facilities inspections.

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