What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Education Camp Counselor position at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation?
Spend your summer outside inspiring the next generation of environmental education.
Responsibilities
Each Camp Counselor is a residential instructor and on call 24 hours. They are responsible for the general welfare of the campers. Counselors will supervise eight to ten campers and instruct them in environmental subjects, outdoor skills, NYS hunter education program and recreation. They are responsible for the condition of the camp grounds and the supplies and materials used in the camp programs. Counselors also assist the Camp Supervisors in the development of daily, weekly and seasonal schedules.
Specific duties include, but not limited to:
- supervises the campers on a 24-hour basis; are responsible for the well being and health of the campers;
- instructs the campers in the core environmental science curricula; and
- Responsible for the planning and conducting of recreational activities, including maintaining camp inventories.
- Counsel campers who become homesick or disruptive.
- Assist in the purchasing, inventory and delivery of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Supervise waterfront activities.
- Support and assist other counselors in the development and completion of camp activities.
- Administer first aid to campers if necessary.
- Supervise and implement overnight camp-outs.
- Develop and implement education recreation and work projects.
Qualifications
A) Must have 48 semester college credit hours, including at least 12 semester credit hours in 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.
OR
B) Two years of work experience in natural resources, biological sciences, geology, environmental studies, environmental sciences, environmental education, outdoor recreation, elementary-middle-secondary-special education, or camp management.
PLUS all of the below
• Must have and maintain a current Driver's License.
• must be certified in approved 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.
o Depending upon individual assignments, certification in areas such as American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction or Lifeguard with Waterfront Module may be required.
o May be required to serve as Conservation Education Camp Health Director alternate if you have a New York State Emergency Medical Technician or higher level of certification, such as licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or physician's assistant.
• Must have and maintain a current Driver's License.
If you are interested in one of these positions, please submit a resume, unofficial college transcript, and cover letter to campemploy@dec.ny.gov
