Unit Coordinator - Southold, NY

Unit Coordinator

As Unit Coordinator, provide leadership and guidance for a group of campers. Participate in the general planning of the camp program. Assist Camp Program Directors with program activities. Under the supervision of the Camp Program Directors, plan and conduct programs in a specific program area for 4-H summer campers. Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned.

Interpret safety and health regulations. Participate in staff meetings and training events as scheduled. Provide administrative leadership for a unit of 3-6 cabins. Develop and coordinate unit activities during afternoon and evening cabin time, evening programs, meals, etc. Set goals with unit counselors and foster teamwork to achieve goals. Facilitate unit meetings to share ideas, delegate tasks, and ensure clear communication within the unit.

Responsible for ensuring that all cabin members are accounted for during scheduled cabin times. Provide regular feedback to unit counselors and senior administrative staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.
• Must be able to lead one program suitable for camp.
• Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with campers and other staff members.
• Willingness to learn
• Must be at least 18 years old to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of college and coursework in education, physical education, outdoor recreation, youth development, or a related field.
• One or more years of experience as a camp counselor.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Position Details:

Salary: $5,550 - $7,200 per season

Schedule:

EXEMPT – TEMP:
June 8, 2026 – August 23, 2026

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

How to Apply:

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

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants:
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  or via email at HR-CCESuffolk