Day Camp Counselor - Jamestown, NY

## Day Camp Counselor - Jamestown, NYApplyremote type:
Cornell Cooperative Extension locations:
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WDR-Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has an opening for a full-time Day Camp Counselor working from the Jamestown, NY office.
The Day Camp Counselor will work as a part of the 4-H Youth Development team at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County to assist in teaching youth 5-12 years of age a variety of activities and meeting the needs of the campers.
This is a temporary position expected to begin mid-July with expected end date early September.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*
* • High school or college student.  
• Desire and ability to work with children indoors and outdoors.  
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.  
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.  
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.  
• Ability to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation: frequently work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, precipitation and cold; frequently lift, move, or transport facility materials, office materials, and perform tasks by frequently positioning self (for example, pulling, bending, reaching, touching, kneeling, using hands to feel/reach, etc.).
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
* • Interest in, or currently pursuing, an education in teaching or youth development.  
• First Aid and CPR certified.  
• 4-H Youth Development knowledge and/or background.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
* ** Program Delivery - 75%*
* • Deliver age-appropriate educational activities to 4-H campers including, but not limited to arts and crafts, science experiments, cooking classes, woodworking projects, physical activity games and activities, etc.  
• Interact with program participants, parents, and volunteers representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.  
• Present as a positive role model for youth participants in all program activities and programs.  
• Participate in special events and programming, as assigned.
** Administrative Management - 5%*
* • Assist with solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise within the program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures and with supervisor guidance as needed.  
• Assist with identifying, anticipating, recommending, and planning for program needs/supplies.  
• Assist with effectively managing program budget allocations.  
• Assist in identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the program and Association.
** Administrative Coordination/Operation - 15%*
* • Assist with planning and preparing educational activities for 4-H campers.  
• Assist with program preparation and clean up.  
• Help to maintain a safe, positive, and supportive atmosphere during all activities.  
• Complete and submit accurate activity and progress reports, as requested.  
• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed and/or maintained.  
• Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.  
• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.  
• Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.
** Professional Improvement - 5%*
* • Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and events, as scheduled/required.
** Health and Safety - Applies to all duties and functions*
* • Support the…