What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Aide 2 - NYS DEC Summer Camps (must be 18+) position at New York State Department of Environmental...?
To apply, please submit a resume, school transcript, and cover letter to campemploy@dec.ny.gov - applications submitted on really will not be received. Please review https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps/education-camp-employment for more information.
This is the perfect summer job for first year college students looking to get into the culinary or environmental field! Spend your summer working for NYS DEC Environmental Education Camps! DEC Summer camps have four beautiful locations across NYS: Camp Colby (Saranac Lake), Camp Pack Forest (Warrensburg), Camp DeBruce (Livingston Manor), and Camp Rushford (Caneadea).
Position Summary:
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks Camp Aide 2s (CA2) for four residential Environmental Education Camps. All four camps cater to campers in two age groups at a time: 11-13 years old or and 14-17 years old. Campers arrive on Sunday afternoon and leave on Friday at 4:30 PM.
CA2s assist Camp Directors, Counselors, and Kitchen staff with accomplishing tasks needed for the daily operation of the camp program and facility. The CA2 will have a greater focus of time spent assisting the Camp Cook with the preparation and distribution of meals as well as kitchen organization of materials and supplies.
CA2s are paid $15.97 for 40 hours per week, plus room and board, if desired, for the entire 10 week season. Position runs mid-June to mid-August.
Position Responsibilities:
Specific duties include but not limited to:
- Assists in preparation of menus and meals;
- Be familiar with and comply with regulations for the storage, preparation and serving of food and with sanitary regulations concerning kitchen and dining hall;
- Assists in ordering, delivery and storage of food including inspection of deliveries; and
- Assists the cook in the proper storage and record keeping of all food items.
- Assist with the Education component of the program through preparing materials, props, and outdoor gear to be used by the counselors and director staff.
- Assist with the supervision of the campers in cabins, lessons and out of camp activities.
- Assist with campouts, and supervision of campers and equipment.
Position Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age by start date (June 2025).
- Must have completed at least 24 semester credit hours by start date (June 2025).
- Must be certified in an approved CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification & must be in its first year by start date (June 2025).
- Must have and maintain a current driver's license by start date (June 2025).
- Additional certifications in Waterfront Lifeguarding and other Department of Health approved Camp Certifications are not required but are preferred.
To apply, please submit a resume, school transcript, and cover letter to campemploy@dec.ny.gov - applications submitted on really will not be received. Please review https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps/education-camp-employment for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $15.97 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Application Question(s):
- Will you have completed at least 24 college semester credit hours by June 2025?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
