Camp Animal Science Program Specialist - Yaphank, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

20h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Science Program Specialist leads campers, LITs, CITs and other counselors through specialized activities involving Animal Science. This position supervises campers and ensures the safety among campers at all times, assists with daily operations of the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center Camp programs, directly interacts with camper’s parents and guardians, maintains camp facilities, and promotes development of a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes empathy, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Requirements

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 working with livestock and large animals.
Ability to maintain and handle live farm animals for educational and demonstration purposes.
If 18+ years, the ability to drive a tractor.
Initial training is 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 population.
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.

Nice To Haves

Attendance in or graduation from a recognized college/university or equivalent.
Additional education and training in the field of education or animal 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

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.
In cooperation with Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
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.