4-H Camp Overlook Program Director - Malone, NY
Cornell University, Malone, NY, United States
This position will serve as the 4-H Camp Overlook Program Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Franklin County and will lead the development and implementation of educational programing at 4-H Camp Overlook, which is owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County. This position will be instrumental in the transition of this well-established seasonal camp facility into a year-round educational center with an emphasis on environmental science, adventure education and experiential learning. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: leading the development, coordination and implementation of all educational programs; management of administrative functions; recruitment of schools, visiting groups, and campers; and supervision of seasonal instructors and designated summer camp staff. This position will be responsible for the overall management of 4-H Camp Overlook to include financial management and facilities operations as well as ensuring that 4-H Camp Overlook is in compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations and is specifically responsible for personnel management, program development and health and safety management. This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects with marketing and fundraising efforts for 4-H Camp Overlook programming.# IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:# PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING## ## All applicants must apply online by close of day on April 12, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must complete an application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.**All External Applicants** (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.**All Internal Applicants** (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: .Please contact Lindsey Kelly, Office Manager at 518-483-7403 with questions.**POSITION DETAILS:**This position is a full-time exempt position - 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $62,353.20. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.**POSITION INFORMATION:****Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree required.
If no Bachelor's degree, employee must be at least 25 years old with relevant experience to comply with NYS DOH regulations.* Valid NYS Driver License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.* Current CPR and Responding to Emergencies First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).* Must have the visual, auditory and physical ability and endurance to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid, physical restraint, or physical activity (i.e. running).* Must have the ability to reside on-site for eight (8) weeks of the traditional summer camp season.* Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, and during seasonal programs as required.* Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of this position, to include but not limited to: working in an outdoor environment, providing outdoor education and ropes course activities.* Ability and willingness to obtain desirable experience and certifications if needed, to include but not limited to: leadership in a residential summer camp and/or outdoor learning center; ropes course instructor certification, training in relevant environment curriculum (i.e. Project Wet, Project Wild, or Project Learning Tree), wilderness trip leading experience, waterfront certification, waterfront experience, Red Cross water safety instructor and responding to emergencies.* Youth camping administrative experience.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Coursework in education highly preferred.* Experience in youth development, experiential education, outdoor education, environmental education, or other related field.* Demonstrated ability and familiarity with residential summer camps, experiential education, low and high ropes courses, and/or environmental science.* Demonstrated skills in supervision and management.* Demonstrate ability to organize and motivate staff and volunteers.* Demonstrated ability to write curriculum and experience in program development.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate budgets, grants and marketing for educational programs.* Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.* Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.* 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.**Program Responsibilities:****Assessment and Development - 10%*** Oversee the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.* Oversee the camp program needs assessment development process.* Analyze 4-H Youth Development Program needs for 4-H Camp Overlook program participants, taking note of traditional as well as emerging opportunities, especially in animal sciences, STEM, public speaking, and leadership, and make recommendations for programmatic offerings, enhancements and/or improvements.* Utilize evaluation findings to modify 4-H Camp Overlook educational programs, and redirect educational programs as needed.* Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units, as well as other Land Grant Universities for program assessment guidance.* Ensure program assessment is aligned with the statewide Plan of Work* Oversee the application and apply a high level of disciplinary subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies for 4-H Camp Overlook programming efforts.* Create innovative educational programs.* Research, identify, select existing educational and community resources and identify additional resources required for new programs and initiatives at 4-H Camp Overlook.* Oversee the development of program materials to meet the needs of program participants.* Interpret Association program direction to create educational programs for 4-H Camp Overlook.* Ensure program development is within the scope of the statewide Plan of Work.* Structure programs to meet the need of diverse 4-H Camp Overlook program participants* Utilize the 4-H Camp Overlook Camp Advisory Committee to ensure that stakeholders are engaged in the program development process.**Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research** **- 10%*** Oversee the application of subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans to deliver educational programs at 4-H Camp Overlook.* Teach the existing educational program as defined.* Teach innovative educational programs at 4-H Camp Overlook with discretion.* Establish and maintain a curricula library for 4-H Camp Overlook* Teach educational programs with discretion for visiting school and community groups including adventure-based learning, environmental education and outdoor skills classes.* Teach off-site school enrichment programs with discretion and 4-H activities that will later bolster program participation at 4-H Camp Overlook.* Teach program workshops and various other trainings to seasonal 4-H Camp Overlook Program staff and volunteers.* Work to foster acceptance of the 4-H Camp Overlook Program, methods, #J-18808-Ljbffr
If no Bachelor's degree, employee must be at least 25 years old with relevant experience to comply with NYS DOH regulations.* Valid NYS Driver License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.* Current CPR and Responding to Emergencies First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).* Must have the visual, auditory and physical ability and endurance to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid, physical restraint, or physical activity (i.e. running).* Must have the ability to reside on-site for eight (8) weeks of the traditional summer camp season.* Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, and during seasonal programs as required.* Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of this position, to include but not limited to: working in an outdoor environment, providing outdoor education and ropes course activities.* Ability and willingness to obtain desirable experience and certifications if needed, to include but not limited to: leadership in a residential summer camp and/or outdoor learning center; ropes course instructor certification, training in relevant environment curriculum (i.e. Project Wet, Project Wild, or Project Learning Tree), wilderness trip leading experience, waterfront certification, waterfront experience, Red Cross water safety instructor and responding to emergencies.* Youth camping administrative experience.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Coursework in education highly preferred.* Experience in youth development, experiential education, outdoor education, environmental education, or other related field.* Demonstrated ability and familiarity with residential summer camps, experiential education, low and high ropes courses, and/or environmental science.* Demonstrated skills in supervision and management.* Demonstrate ability to organize and motivate staff and volunteers.* Demonstrated ability to write curriculum and experience in program development.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate budgets, grants and marketing for educational programs.* Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.* Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.* 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.**Program Responsibilities:****Assessment and Development - 10%*** Oversee the application of subject matter knowledge to identify gaps and trends in the community.* Oversee the camp program needs assessment development process.* Analyze 4-H Youth Development Program needs for 4-H Camp Overlook program participants, taking note of traditional as well as emerging opportunities, especially in animal sciences, STEM, public speaking, and leadership, and make recommendations for programmatic offerings, enhancements and/or improvements.* Utilize evaluation findings to modify 4-H Camp Overlook educational programs, and redirect educational programs as needed.* Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units, as well as other Land Grant Universities for program assessment guidance.* Ensure program assessment is aligned with the statewide Plan of Work* Oversee the application and apply a high level of disciplinary subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies for 4-H Camp Overlook programming efforts.* Create innovative educational programs.* Research, identify, select existing educational and community resources and identify additional resources required for new programs and initiatives at 4-H Camp Overlook.* Oversee the development of program materials to meet the needs of program participants.* Interpret Association program direction to create educational programs for 4-H Camp Overlook.* Ensure program development is within the scope of the statewide Plan of Work.* Structure programs to meet the need of diverse 4-H Camp Overlook program participants* Utilize the 4-H Camp Overlook Camp Advisory Committee to ensure that stakeholders are engaged in the program development process.**Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research** **- 10%*** Oversee the application of subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans to deliver educational programs at 4-H Camp Overlook.* Teach the existing educational program as defined.* Teach innovative educational programs at 4-H Camp Overlook with discretion.* Establish and maintain a curricula library for 4-H Camp Overlook* Teach educational programs with discretion for visiting school and community groups including adventure-based learning, environmental education and outdoor skills classes.* Teach off-site school enrichment programs with discretion and 4-H activities that will later bolster program participation at 4-H Camp Overlook.* Teach program workshops and various other trainings to seasonal 4-H Camp Overlook Program staff and volunteers.* Work to foster acceptance of the 4-H Camp Overlook Program, methods, #J-18808-Ljbffr