4-H Camp Wabasso Program Director - Watertown, NY

This position will serve as the 4-H Camp Wabasso Program Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Youth and Family Development Issue Leader. This position is responsible for the overall management of Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County’s 4-H Camp Wabasso located in Redwood, New York. The camp features a six week (+/-) summer residential youth camp season as well as day programs and overnight programs in environmental education, leadership training, and related 4-H youth programming in shoulder seasons. Responsibilities include: managing and promoting the use of camp facilities, preparing for the summer camping season, marketing, fundraising, grant writing, training and supervision of seasonal staff, as well as staff during the shoulder season, scheduling of camp-related functions, 4-H education program responsibilities utilizing research-based materials, accreditation, and general supervision of the facility. This position will assist as needed with facilities. The Camp Director will sleep on-site in a private cabin with private bathroom and kitchenette during periods when summer staff (i.e. Staff Training) and/or youth are in overnight residence at camp. This position will be responsible for enhancing 4-H Programs, resources and collaborations in all assigned areas of 4-H Youth Development programming, and will be responsible for the implementation of innovative 4-H programming in accordance with the 4-H Youth Development Program Area’s Plan of Work and the 4-H Camp Wabasso Strategic Plan – (ex. Student Government, National 4-H week, AGVentures, supporting 4-H afterschool and other 4-H community programming). This position will maintain ACA accreditation for 4-H Camp Wabasso. This position is responsible for maintaining all Department of Health standards. This position will directly supervise the following positions in the Youth & Family Program Area: Camp Maintenance, Administrative Assistant and Association Temporary Program positions as needed, including the summer residential camp staff at 4-H Camp Wabasso.

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All applicants must apply by close of day on August 31, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit an application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

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POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time exempt position - 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 24 weeks of camp administration experience or 24 weeks of another type of administrative experience that is relevant.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).
• Familiarity with principles, theory, research and application of youth camping environments (summer camp, residential camp, and camp programming).
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for education and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability in administrative skills related to budgeting, staffing, programming, reporting, and evaluation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Development - 5%

• Apply 4-H youth development subject matter knowledge to provide input in the development of educational strategies for all assigned 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Influence the creation of program materials to address the needs of the youth participants at camp and within 4-H programs.
• Using 4-H research-based curricula, develop all programming at 4-H Camp Wabasso.

Program Delivery - 25%

• Apply subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans in all assigned areas of programming responsibility.
• Teach innovative, developmentally appropriate 4-H programming in all areas of assigned programming responsibility, in accordance with the established Plan of Work.
• Occasionally teach existing 4-H youth development programs as designed.
• Effectively utilize all forms of mass media, including social media, for the innovative delivery of all assigned 4-H educational programs.
• Work to foster acceptance of the 4-H Youth Development Program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and 4-H Youth Development Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.

Program Evaluation - 5%

• Implement program evaluation as designed.
• Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes and instructors within program areas for all programs offered.
• Analyze program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making improvements in programming.
• Based on program parameters, interpret evaluation data to constituents as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a thorough evaluation process for 4-H Camp Wabasso to ensure we meet the community’s needs and meet industry standards.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction - 25%

• Plan the delivery and structure of delivery for 4-H youth development educational program goals using various methods for all assigned 4-H Youth Development Programs, including 4-H Camp Wabasso.
• Anticipate and project assigned 4-H youth development program expenses, including 4-H Camp Wabasso.
• Propose budget for assigned programs based on established financial guidelines and/or procedures, and provide information to the overall 4-H youth development budget process and allocate budget amounts for assigned 4-H programs, including 4-H Camp Wabasso.
• Plan 4-H fund development activities as appropriate and be an active participant on the grant writing/fundraising team for the development of grant applications and fundraising activities to secure funding for ongoing/expanded programming efforts.
• Provide 4-H Program related information to the staffing plan development process.
• Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for 4-H Camp Wabasso in cooperation with the CCE Marketing Committee that includes the development of materials and information to market current 4-H Camp offerings, as well as promote use of camp facilities.

Management - 30%

• Provide overall management for the ACA accreditation process.
• Provide guidance for the assigned 4-H Youth Development educational programs and program activities and ensure they conform to the Association’s Plan of Work and 4-H Camp Wabasso Strategic Plan.
• Provide overall grant management for assigned grants and/or contracts.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the assigned 4-H programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed.
• Allocate program resources to accomplish Association program objectives within the assigned 4-H programs.
• Monitor assigned 4-H programs income/expenses to ensure spending is within the program budget constraints.
• Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance feedback and annual performance reviews) to designated staff, including seasonal staff at 4-H Camp Wabasso, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocol, and provide regular staffing updates to the Youth and Family Development Issue Leader and/or Executive Director as required.
• Provide oversight to Program Volunteers.
• Monitor and schedule staff time to ensure program need is met.
• Ensure that 4-H Camp Wabasso meets all Department of Health standards and maintain the needed permits for operation of camp.

Coordination/Operation - 5%

• Coordinate all aspects of the 4-H enrollment and reporting process for assigned 4-H programs.
• Coordinate 4-H fundraisers and trips as assigned.
• Obtain evaluation data and program needs assessments from program participants based on existing evaluation framework and guidelines.
• Provide complex administrative support to prepare materials for report submission to meet funding requirements.
• Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
• Organize and coordinate activities related to 4-H Camp Programming (i.e. Camp School Days, , Winter Camp, Spring Camp, Family Fishing Day, Open House, Challenge Course – both high and low ropes courses, AG Ventures).
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of 4-H Camp Wabasso to include, but not limited to: compilation of safety manual; coordinating the ordering and inventory of supplies (including end of year inventory), marketing of 4-H Camp Wabasso including brochure development and distribution, coordinating the use of camp software, and coordinating the camp staff interview process.
• Organize and coordinate 4-H staff training and leadership training programs for 4-H Camp Wabasso staff.
• Provide overall coordination of camp facilities, operations and programming.
• Schedule health department, ropes course, and other facilities inspections.
• Serve as host for overnight and day-only groups at Camp.
• This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• Attend NYS 4-H Camp training and meetings and ACA trainings as required.
• Participate in required training to meet SACC (School Age Child Care) licensing regulations.
• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.

• Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Title:

Association Program Manager

Level:

003

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jerilynn Cross

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