Camp Environmental Science Program Specialist - Yaphank, NY

Location: Yaphank

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WDR-Lead Campers, LITs, CITs and Counselors through specialized activities involving Environmental Science. Supervise campers and ensure their safety at all times. Assist with day-to-day operations of the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center Camp programs. Directly interact with camper’s parents and guardians. Maintain camp facilities. Promote development of a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes empathy, continuous improvement, and high performance.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Must be at least 17 years old and have attended or graduated from high school or equivalent.
* Ability to comply with Suffolk County Department of Health requirements.
* Ability to understand and carry out educational program tasks and objectives.
* Ability to work outdoors performing various types of educational and physical activities.
* Experience teaching science concepts to youth.
* Ability to maintain and handle live farm animals for educational and demonstration purposes.
* If 18+ ability to drive tractor. Initial training provided.
* Ability to handle health and safety issues and/or emergency situations.
* Paid or volunteer experience working with children and/or the public.
* Have an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.
* Candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide range of diverse young people.
* Ability to maintain a positive and energetic attitude.
* Must be able to work for the full camp season. This includes training before camp and wrap up after camp has ended.
* 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.
* Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Attendance in or graduation from a recognized college/university or equivalent.
* Additional education and training in the field of education or environmental science.
* Additional education in the areas of environmental science, horticulture, animal science, art education, music education, agriculture and/or natural science.
* Some teaching experience.
* Ability to assist with teaching and a keen interest in educating youth.
* Leadership abilities.
** Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

*** Deliver educational programs dealing with environmental science, horticulture, animal science and agriculture programs at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center.
* Lead CITs, LITs and Counselors through daily activities.
* Supervise campers and ensure their safety at all times.
* Lead campers through daily activities with a positive and fun attitude.
* Responsible for assisting with program set-up, material preparation, clean-up.
* Assist in maintaining proper site appearance and safety conditions.
* Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
* Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
* Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
* Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
* Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
* Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:
$16-18 per hour

Schedule:

NONEXEMPT – TEMP:
June 29, 2025 – August 14, 2025
** No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
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* HOW TO APPLY:

* Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
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