Environmental Education Camp Counselor - NYS DEC Summer Camps

Do you want to spend your summer outside hiking, camping, canoeing, birding, fishing, and doing archery? Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts? Apply to work at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Overnight Summer Camps TODAY! _*To apply, interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts to campemploy@dec.
ny.
gov *_*We are actively accepting applications and scheduling interviews.
* The NYS DEC is seeking talented staff to work at our four environmental education overnight summer camps: Camp Colby in Saranac Lake, Camp Pack Forest near Lake George, Camp Rushford near Buffalo, and Camp DeBruce in the Catskills.
Our popular and engaging programs draw 11–17-year-old youth from across NYS for life changing experiences in the outdoors.
The camp season runs from June 10 through August 16, with training the first three weeks, and campers the last seven weeks.
Campers come to camp for one week at a time from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
NYS DEC Environmental Education Camp Counselors instruct campers in hand-on lessons focusing on environmental subjects, outdoor skills, and recreation.
NYS DEC Environmental Education Camp Counselors earn $7,700 over the season and room and board is provided for the full ten weeks.
_*Specific duties include, but not limited to:*_ *Instructing campers on:* * Core Environmental Science Curricula * Forest, field, and aquatic communities, General ecology * Outdoor Skills & Recreational Activities * Hiking, camping, canoeing, swimming, fishing, birding, archery, and arts & crafts * Being an Environmental Steward * Human impacts, environmental solutions, Leave No Trace Principles *Supervising campers: * * To ensure health, safety, and well-being * In-cabin, overnight, during meals, on a 24-hour basis * During weekly overnight camp-outs * During recreation & waterfront activities * Who become homesick or disruptive * By administering first aid if necessary *Working as a team with fellow counselors & director team to: * * Develop & implement plans for education, recreation, and work projects * Support in the development and completion of camp activities * Maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment * Assist director team in the development of daily, weekly and seasonal schedules _*Requirements / Qualifications: *_ *Education / Experience * * At least 60 college credits, at least 12 credits of which are in STEM or Education * *OR* 2 years of work experience in the following fields: * Natural resources, environmental studies, environmental education, outdoor recreation, STEM [Science (biology, chemistry, computer, earth, environmental, and physics); Technology; Engineering; Mathematics], elementary-middle-secondary-special education, or camp management *Certifications * * *American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies* (or equivalent) - _Check the Camps Employment page for equivalent certifications_ * *CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer* (or equivalent) - must be in its first year - _Check the Camps Employment page for equivalent certifications_ * Must have and maintain a current Driver’s License * Applicants do not need to currently hold certifications to apply, but *must obtain accepted certifications before the start of employment* *Preferred Advanced Certifications (not required)* * *Waterfront Lifeguard* -_Waterfront lifeguards are required for all swimming & boating activitie_s * *Water Safety Instructor (WSI*) _-May be required to assist Waterfront Director with swim tests _ * *NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher* _- May be required to serve as temporary alternate Health Director _ *Information on all NYS DEC Camp positions (and requirements) can be found by searching "NYS DEC Summer Camps Employment"* \*Requirements and Accepted Certifications are *LINKS* found under Position Requirements\* *General information on NYS DEC Environmental Education Summer can be found by searching "NYS DEC Summer Camps" * _*To apply, interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts to campemploy@dec.
ny.
gov *_*We are actively accepting applications and scheduling interviews.
* If you do not meet the qualifications for your desired position you may be eligible for an unpaid internship with the camps program.
For more information on the internships please request information from _*campemploy@dec.
ny.
gov*_ _New York State is an equal opportunity employer.
_ Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $770.
80 per week Work Location: In person