Conservation Education Camp Director

Specific duties include, but not limited to:

• develops and supervises a comprehensive training program for staff and volunteers;
• supervises all camp staff that includes Assistant Director, Health Director, counselors, cook, camp aides and volunteers;
• reviews and evaluates lesson plans and teaching techniques; suggests changes, additions and methods of educational effectiveness;
• completes all required reports, inventories and forms;
• promotes and maintains positive public relations with DEC Operations; health department, sponsors, campers, parents and local community; and
• Counsels problem campers and contacts parents/guardians if needed.

Position requirements:
A) Bachelor's Degree (must be in the Natural or Physical Science Fields; Biological or Environmental Sciences; Recreation, Primary, Secondary or Special Education; or Environmental Education)
Or
B) be 25 years old AND HAVE:
             a. at least two full seasons as a Conservation Education Camp Counselor
             OR
             b. one full season as a Conservation Education Camp Assistant Director
             OR
             c. one full season as a Camp Director at any non-DEC camp
PLUS all of the below
• Experience in residential camp setting is required.
• Outdoor pursuits in areas such as hiking, canoeing, backpacking, hunting, fishing, water safety and archery is required.
• Must be certified in first aid courses as required by the NYS Department of Health, such as
           o American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies or equivalent
           o American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent & must be in its
               first year.
 This position conducts and supervises campers on a 24-hour basis and are required to have certifications in first aid and CPR/AED that meet New York State Department of Health (DOH) requirements for children's camps. Click here to see the NYS DOH list of approved First Aid classes, and the list of approved CPR/AED classes. You must take a class listed on the top of the table under Residential Camp programs.

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to campemploy@dec.ny.gov.