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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Assistant Director for Peconic Dunes Camp, Southold, NY

New York State (Other) · Director

H1B sponsorship availableDetected 30 days ago
HRCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Responsible for camper well-being and successful adjustment to camp.
  • Supervise Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator.
  • Assist with staff selection, training, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead unit staff guidance and communication, including conducting staff meetings, directing staff evaluation processes, implementing performance improvement strategies as needed, and recognizing outstanding performance.
  • Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.
  • Manage post-incidents in consultation with the Program D irector workgroup, including resolution w ith the camper(s) and staff, incident debriefing, and updating policies and procedures resulting from the incident.
  • Manage evaluation processes for staff performance, program and youth development outcomes, and camper satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

  • Must have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in camping or related experience
  • Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
  • Must be able to live on site.
  • Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.

Nice to have

  • Valid driver's license
  • Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Direct program staff to seek continuous improvement and achieve excellence.
  • Direct and communicate regularly with the Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinators to identify strengths, concerns, possible solutions, and new program ideas.
  • In consultation with Camp Director, take corrective actions to reduce risks and ensure safe camp management.
  • Management - 45%
  • Supervise, direct and evaluate Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator.
  • Promote strategies for creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments for campers and how to work with campers experiencing homesickness, conflict, and special needs.

Compensation

  • $9,000 to $10,800 per season

Benefits

  • Lead problem-solving and conflict-resolution processes that effectively address campers' emotional well-being, health, and behavioral issues.
  • Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures that protect camper and staff health and safety.
  • Support high health and safety standards in all programs, activities, and daily routines.
  • Ensure staff documents critical incidents through CIMRs (Concern, Incident, and Medical Report).
  • Implement health and safety guidelines and procedures described in the camp safety plan approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.
  • Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions
  • Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard s.

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
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