Various NYS DEC Summer Camp Positions

DEC seeks male and female staff for four residential Environmental Education Camps. All four camps cater to campers in two age groups: 11-13 years old or 14-17 years old. There are four camps around the state: Camp Colby near Saranac Lake and Pack Forest near Warrensburg both located in the Adirondacks, Camp DeBruce in the Catskill Mountains and Camp Rushford in Allegany County in western New York. Campers arrive on Sunday afternoon and leave on Friday at 4:30 PM.

• Conservation Education Camp Director (4 positions)
• Conservation Education Camp Assistant Director (4 positions)
• Conservation Education Camp Counselor (32+ positions)
• Conservation Education Waterfront Director (4 positions)
• Camp Health Director (4 positions)
• Conservation Education Camp Cook (4 positions)
• Camp Aide 2 (4 positions)

For details, see https://www.dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps/education-camp-employment

Position Requirements

Specific requirements for each camps position are listed in Requirements for Summer Camp Positions (PDF), including Camp Director, Camp Assistant Director, Health Director, Waterfront Director, Camp Counselor, Cook, Camp Aide 2, and Camp Aide 1.

Must live on-site for all positions (except cook) as this is part of a 24-hour Sunday to Friday residential camp program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in one of these positions, please submit a resume, unofficial college transcript, and cover letter to campemploy@dec.ny.gov. Email is preferred, but you may mail your application to

DEC Camps Employment
C/O Camps Administrator
625 Broadway; 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12233-5256

New York State is an equal opportunity employer.

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