Cornell University

Cornell University

Camp Counselor - Yaphank, NY

New York State (Other) · Contract

H1B sponsorship availableDetected 20 days ago
HRLeadershipCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Supervise campers and 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead CITs, LITs and Counselors through daily activities.
  • Lead campers through daily activities with a positive and fun attitude.
  • Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Maintain camp facilities.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old and have attended or graduated from high school or equivalent.
  • Candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide range of diverse young people.
  • Must be able to work for the full camp season.
  • 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.
  • Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.

Nice to have

  • Attendance in or graduation from a recognized college/university or equivalent.
  • Some teaching experience.
  • Ability to assist with teaching and a keen interest in educating youth.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • /Essential Functions:
  • Supervise campers and ensure their safety at all times.
  • Responsible for assisting with program set-up, material preparation, clean-up.
  • Assist in maintaining proper site appearance and safety conditions.

Compensation

  • $16-17.50 per hour

Benefits

  • Deliver educational programs dealing with environmental science, horticulture, animal science and agriculture programs at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center.
  • Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

Company info

  • Contact Name:
  • Ashley Downs
  • 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.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • 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 HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
  • Cornell is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
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