Afterschool and Farm Day Camp Director

This position will serve as the Afterschool and Farm Day Camp Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of St. Lawrence County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Youth and Family Development Team Leader. This position will provide direction, management and coordination/operation of all aspects of Afterschool and Farm Day Camp Programs administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of St. Lawrence County (i.e. All Paws Afterschool Program at Parishville-Hopkinton Central School and North Wind Afterschool Program at the Extension Farm). This position may support other Afterschool and 4-H Programs in this capacity as programming expands and/or school partnerships change. The Afterschool Programs provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12 from the school districts. Under the leadership and direction of the Youth and Family Development Team Leader, the Afterschool and Day Camp Director will assist to ensure the Afterschool Programs meet health, safety and licensing standards and offers quality 4-H youth development educational experiences. This position will also coordinate all aspects of the Afterschool and Farm Day Camp enrollment and reporting process; work with outside evaluators to meet grant program objectives; provide administrative support in the recruitment of new participants in the Afterschool Programs; coordinate fundraising and trips; coordinate advisory committee meetings, etc. This position will directly supervise the Association Temporary Program positions (19-24) in the Afterschool and Farm Day Camp Programs. 

All applicants must apply online here: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Afterschool-and-Farm-Day-Camp-Director---Canton--NY_WDR-00039857

**All applicants must apply online by close of day on September 21, 2023 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, 40 hours per week. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent Education (Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience) in related field such as Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education or Recreation.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position including 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, and one year of staff supervisory experience (per grant requirements).
• Minimum 25 years of age (NYS Department of Health requirement - required for camp programming).
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (NYS Department of Health requirement - required for camp programming).
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year related work or volunteer experience in teaching young children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cornell Cooperative Extension and 4-H Youth Development Programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of positive youth development and experiential education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach/facilitate a positive learning experience for youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in marketing programs and public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to support administrative aspects of camp programming (i.e. direction, management, coordination).
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming.

For full position details please see application link above.

Last updated September 8, 2023