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Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $4,000 total
Working Title : Outdoor Theater and Music Program Specialist
Classification : Association Temp Program (Non-Exempt)
Start Date : 6 / 23 / 2025
End Date : 8 / 2 / 2025, with the opportunity to extend until 8 / 29 / 2025
Duration (months) : Less than 3
Hours per week : 40
Days per week / schedule : Sunday-Friday / Monday-Friday
Work Location : Arnot Forest Van Etten, NY; 4-H Acres Ithaca, NY
Supervisor Name & Title : Rachel Bortin, Camp Director
Compensation : $4,000
Benefits Eligibility : Not Benefits Eligible
Employment Type : Temporary
Position Summary
The mission of Primitive Pursuits is to steward the health of our community by fostering life-long relationships with the natural world through exceptional mentoring and nature education. We have been providing nature connection programming to people of all ages for over twenty years and are excited to continue our overnight camp program at Arnot Forest.
The Outdoor Theater and Music Program Specialist is one of the core facilitators of Primitive Pursuits; immersing groups of youth into natural areas, away from facilities and without modern gear, and engaging them in a fun way that sparks a deep, meaningful connection to the natural world, themselves, and each other. The key role of the Outdoor Theater and Music Program Specialist is to design and facilitate daily activities, projects, and performances for youth within the realm of theater and music, using the natural world as your stage and inspiration. This may include writing songs about natural elements, creating short skits on how a natural phenomenon came about or creating characters and costumes based on our neighboring forests! They will act as a mentor who is able to ignite the campers curiosity and boost their confidence through role modeling curiosity, art of questioning and experiential learning. The Outdoor Theater and Music Program Specialist shares their knowledge, promotes stewardship, and nurtures a healthy relationship with the outdoor environment.
The Outdoor Theater and Music Program Specialist will work alongside other staff and work with campers ages 9-16. There will be housing onsite provided in one of our rustic cabins, which includes access to a kitchen and bathrooms. All meals while camp is in session are provided at no cost!
Overnight camp has the potential to change a young persons life, come be a part of the team that makes it happen! If you secure your position prior to February 1,2025, you may be able to attend our Adult Earth Skills Series Spring program at no cost!
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Must have RTE First Aid OR WFR Certification, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or higher OR be able to attain it before the start of camp
- Must pass all required screenings for working at a NYS Summer Camp
- Attend all of Staff Training June 23-27 and June 30- July 3 (subject to change)
- Commit to working camp July 6-August 1. May have the opportunity to extend employment to Primitive Pursuits Day camp; August 4-29
- Must be able to live and stay onsite for training dates July 30-July 3 and while camp is in session, July 6-August 1
- Minimum 1-year experience working with youth ages 9-16 in an undeveloped camp setting
- Minimum 2-year experience in mentoring youth ages 9-16 in a theatrical or musical setting
- Experience teaching, facilitating and leading theater and / or music focused activities and skills to youth ages 9-16
- Experience in planning engaging and meaningful weekly and daily activities, projects, games and challenges for youth ages 9-16
- Works well with minimal supervision and asks for assistance when needed
- Ability to manage conflict situations appropriately and efficiently
- Values diversity and inclusion and demonstrates an active awareness to issues of cultural appropriation and privilege
- Strong commitment to teaching and sharing an appreciation for nature with people of all ages
- Able to work in a changing outdoor environment and tackle new problems each day
- Ability to learn and convey skill sets efficiently
- Possess a high level of comfort and curiosity in the natural world
- Ability to inspire and relate positively with youth
- Ability to create a safe space for campers to lean into their curiosity and wonder of the natural world
- Actively developing theater and music related skills
- Aim to uphold the 4 Values of camp : Belonging, Gratitude, Awareness, Getting Outside, in all interactions with campers, staff, families and parents and within programs, and activities
Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities
When supervising campers overnight; facilitate end of the day debriefs, discussions and gratitudes
How to Apply
Please complete our online application including a cover letter and resume.
Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2025 or until all positions are filled.
Interviews will begin December 1,2024.
For applicants who have passed all necessary background checks and have officially accepted the position prior to February 1, 2025, may be offered to attend our Adult Earth Skills Series Spring program at no cost!
Contact
Rachel Bortin, Camp Director, primitivepursuits- opportunities@cornell.edu
Additional Info
Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page : -cooperative-extension / join-us / jobs
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA / EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County provides equal program and job opportunities. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or qualified disability. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact CCE Tompkins HR at tompkins-hr@cornell.edu.
Salary : $4,000
