Garden & Small Animal Program Director/sr. Counselor - 4-h Camp Owahta - Mcgraw, Ny

Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Chenango County

McGraw, New York, United States
Summer salary: $2,500.00 to $3,900.00; full-time e...
Experience with small farm animals like goats and chickens
Comfortability performing garden maintenance tasks
Willingness to reside at camp for entire summer season
This role combines the responsibilities of a Senior Counselor and Garden & Small Animal Program Director to help over 400 youth grow and discover at 4-H Camp Owahta

Job Summary

  • This role combines the responsibilities of a Senior Counselor and Garden & Small Animal Program Director to help over 400 youth grow and discover at 4-H Camp Owahta.
  • The position requires maintaining the health and safety of camp animals and gardens while creating engaging, hands-on activities for campers aged 5 to 15.
  • Candidates must be willing to live on-site at the McGraw, NY location for the entire duration of the camp season from July 5 to August 14, 2026.

Matching Summary

This role combines the responsibilities of a Senior Counselor and Garden & Small Animal Program Director to help over 400 youth grow and discover at 4-H Camp Owahta.

Salary

Summer salary: $2,500.00 to $3,900.00; Full-time exempt position; Sponsorship not available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with small farm animals like goats and chickens
  • Comfortability performing garden maintenance tasks
  • Willingness to reside at camp for entire summer season
  • Ability to supervise youth ages 5-16 in outdoor settings
  • Knowledge of NYS Department of Health safety regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Previous overnight summer camp staff experience
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Interest in teaching skills to diverse age groups
  • Receptiveness to guidance and feedback from leadership
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic camp environments

Key Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Required education or experience in gardening and animal care
  • Mandatory attendance at staff training June 29-July 3, 2026
  • No employment visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Not specified

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