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Cornell Cooperative Extension Camp Bristol Hills: Clerk - Canandaigua, NY in Canandaigua, New York
The mission of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is to provide youth with a unique, fun outdoor experience under the guidance of positive role models, emphasizing positive social interaction, environmental awareness, and skill building.
The Camp Clerk is responsible for the operational oversight of the camp store, and acquisition of teaching/program supplies as requested by camp staff and approved by Camp Director/ Assistant Directors. The Camp Clerk is also responsible for financial record keeping and cash deposits with the Finance Manager at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. The Camp Clerk is not required to live on the camp property but may choose to do so.
Duration
The Camp Clerk will assume this role on June 17, 2024, in order to assist the Camp Manager and Camp Administrative Assistant in preparing Camp Store Pre-Orders. The Camp Clerk will work one week of preparation, staff training week, and 5 weeks of residential camp that run from Sunday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp are July 7 – August 9, 2024. Pending availability, the Camp Clerk could begin work as early as June 1.
Specific Responsibilities
Assist with preparation of Camp Store Pre-Orders.
Set up the physical Camp Store space.
Conduct pre-season and weekly inventory.
Train additional staff, as needed, in operation of cash register.
Operate the Camp Store each day after lunch.
Reconcile daily sales receipts with cash intake, and prepare weekly deposits in accordance with the Camp Store Manual of Operation.
Coordinate with the Camp Director and Assistant Directors to collect materials requisition forms and purchase needed supplies. Coordinate with Food Service Director for food-related requests.
Work with the Camp Manager to monitor sales and identify merchandise that may need to be reordered throughout the summer.
Communicate with Camp staff regarding any materials that were unable to be acquired.
Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp to the camper.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of campers in his/her bunk.
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents. Implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles.
Organize, plan, and lead camp programs.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Essential Functions
Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities.
Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth.
Have visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness.
Have auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns.
Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.
Qualifications
21 years of age or older.
Driver’s License and successful completion of a motor vehicles background check.
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers, and camp families.
Incorporates teamwork and flexibility into their daily work style.
Ability to work with peers.
Ability to plan and lead programs.
Position Details
This is a full-time, (TEMPORARY) exempt position .
Salary and Benefit Details
The salary will be $1,925 (Rate will be reduced for any time scheduled, but not worked during the period) Salary is commensurate with experience, certifications, responsibilities, and availability . Benefits are not available for this position.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
To be considered for this position, all candidates must:
Complete ALL sections of the online application and questionnaires.
Attach a Cover Letter.
Attach a Resume.
READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO BE SURE YOU ARE UPLOADING DOCUMENTS AS REQUESTED.
External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) Please refer to the "Applying for a Job (External Candidate)" document for additional guidance here: http://cce.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/applying_external.pdf.
Internal Applicants: Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County are considered internal applicants. Please log into Workday to search jobs and apply using your professional profile.
Contact James Hooper at jah249@cornell.edu with any questions.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
Job Title:
Association Tmp Camp Clerk
Level:
No Grade - Annual
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contact Name:
Kelsey James
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