Houghton College Career Services - JOB BULLETIN

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

This section of the Job Bulletin lists openings for SUMMER job opportunities.  These listings will begin fresh each fall.   For Summer Internships, visit the "Internship Opportunities" page.

Additional information  is available through the specified web site or in the Summer Employment Files located in Career Services.  Many SUMMER JOB postings can also be found on the Career Services bulletin boards!

Houghton College students are encouraged to check "The Scoop" weekly for summer work on campus as well.

~ SUMMER JOB OPENINGS ~

COUNSELORS; WILDERNESS TRIP LEADERS; REGISTRAR:  East Greenbush, NY.  Paid positions w/ room & board.  June 15 - August 18.  Christian girls camp in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.  Seeking mature Christian women to serve in a variety of positions.
    Counselors:  Oversee cabin group; lead small group Bible studies; teach activities.
    Wilderness Leaders:  Lead small groups of girls on 3-4 days trips in High Peaks Wilderness area. 
        Canoeing and backpacking skills and experience required.
    Registrar:  Process all camp registrations; work cooperatively with business manager and office staff; communicate
        w/ parents, other office tasks.  Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
CONTACT:  Apply online at www.cherith.com/acc.  Camp Cherith in the Adirondacks, 38 Rugby Road, East Greenbush, NY  12061.
DEADLINE:  April 15.   (3/27)

SPORTS INSTRUCTORS FOR HORSEMANSHIP CAMP:  Melville, NY.  Seeking phys ed and education students to each sports and work with children
CONTACT:  www.tshcamp.com.  Thomas School of Horsemanship, 250 Round Swamp Road, Melville, NY 11747.  

SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS:  Allegany, Long Point, Midway Amusement and Lake Erie State Parks, NY.  (Maintenance, Cleaning, Rental, Grounds, Lifeguard, Ride Attendant, Nature/Historical Interpretation)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum 16 years of age; lifeguard certificates, and meet established medical standards.  State lifeguard exams given at various locations.  Call for schedule.  Candidates for nature interpretive programs should have at least one year of study in one of following areas:  biology, natural resources, conservation, environmental studies, botany, zoology, earth sciences.  Must be physically fit and prepared to work outside in all kinds of weather.
CONTACT:  For more info or for an application, call 716-354-9101.  Allegany Regional Office, NYS Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, 2273 ASP Rte. #1, Salamanca, NY  14779.  Email:  patricia.gillfillan@oprhp.state.ny.us.  (3/5)

TANGLEWOOD INSTITUTE/BOSTON UNIVERSITY seeking variety of candidates for it's summer music institute.  ASSISTANT AND ASSOCIATE MANAGERS; OFFICE COORDINATOR; 9 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS AND 2 SENIOR RESIDENT ASSISTANTS.  All positions require Live-in residence experience; knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.  All must have valid driver's license.
QUALIFICATIONS:
    Manager/Coordinator positions:  BA/BS.  Experience in staff supervision.
    RA Positions:  At least college Junior Class by Sept 2008; Senior class standing for Senior RAs. 
        Experience with summer camp experience preferred.
CONTACT:  To request application, contact Tanglewood Office at 617-353-3386 or tanglewd@bu.edu, www.bu.edu/cfa/music/tanglewood/student/employment/, or write Tanglewood Institute, Boston University, 855 Commonwealth Ave., Room 242, Boston, MA 02215.  After successful review of apps, an in-person interview with be scheduled for Boston or Lenox, MA.

 

IN-HOUSE COUNSELOR:  Avalon, NJ.  Live-In positions.  While on duty,  provide 24-hour supervision to  group of five visually impaired children/campers, many of whom have additional disabilities; general supervision of all children in the home.  Provide weekly activities.  Work schedule varies daily.  Assist children as necessary.  Assist in general operation of the home; general cleaning and inspection of rooms, unpacking when children arrive/repacking when they depart.  Dispense proper medication to individual campers per MD prescribed time and dosage.  Maintain running balance of campers' spending allowance.  Assist at meal times.  Visit www.dillerblilndhome.com for more information.
QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be at least 18 years of age.  Some schooling (not necessarily Education majors).  8-week commitment (June 17 - August 16.) 
CONTACT:  For any questions or to request an application, please call the camp office at (609) 967-7285.  Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind children, 127 26th Street, PO Box 338, Avalon, NJ  08202.  (2/21)

EVENTS/MARKETING ASSOCIATES (10):  New York City, NY.  Be part of a team responsible for assisting in production and executive of all Hudson River Park summer events and selected grassroots marketing initiatives.  Promote Park events as a summer destination.  Gain extensive experience through involvement in wide variety of event activities:  event set-up and break-down, assist on-site as needed, maintain Park information tent at each event, provide safe environment in park piers.  Manual labor intensive.  Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends.  Days & hours to be determined.  Mandatory paid training day May 21.  Begin work Monday, June 2 and end 8/24/08.  40 hours/wk.   www.hudsonriverpark.org. 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Education not specified.  Must be at least 21 years of age, w/ valid, clean driver's license. 
SALARY:  $12/hr.
CONTACT:  Email or Fax resume and cover letter: (indicate EC-40 in email or fax) resumes@hrpt.state.ny.us or Fax: 212-627-2021.  Hudson River Park Trust.  (2/21)

EVENTS/MARKETING SUPERVISOR (2):  New York City, NY.  Assist in  managing 8-10 seasonal marketing/event staff members as part of a team responsible for assisting in production and executive of all Hudson River Park summer events and selected grassroots marketing initiatives.  Promote Park events as a summer destination.  Execute oversee and assist w/ event marketing and promotional plans, event set-up and break-down, on-site as needed, maintain Park information tent at each event, provide safe environment in park piers.  Manual labor intensive.  Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends.  Days & hours to be determined.  Mandatory paid training day May 21.  Begin work Monday, June 2 and end 8/28/08.  40 hours/wk.   www.hudsonriverpark.org.
QUALIFICATIONS:  Education not specified.  Must be at least 21 years of age, w/ valid, clean driver's license. 
SALARY:  $16/hr.
CONTACT:  Email or Fax resume and cover letter: (indicate SUP-40 in email or fax) resumes@hrpt.state.ny.us or Fax: 212-627-2021.  Hudson River Park Trust.  (2/21)

RECREATION & ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR:  North Java, NY.  PT job or Paid Internship.  Family owned themed resort seeking outstanding seasonal candidates for nationally recognized, best in class recreation program.   Plan and lead themed, daily recreation schedule.  Visit www.wnyjellystone.com. 
QUALIFICATIONS:  In program of student in Education, Early Childhood Ed, Recreation, Hospitality, anyone who is serious about fun.  Must be organized, creative, loud, cool under pressure, able to direct large groups of people, and have fun!
SALARY:  $8-10/hr based on experience.
CONTACT:  Send resume:  Scott@wnyjellystone.com.  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Western New York, 5204 Youngers Road, North Java, NY  14113. 
DEADLINE:  May 1.  (2/21)

NANNY/CHILDCARE GIVE:  North Java, NY.  PT, live-out position during the summer, on weekends during spring and fall.  Provide care for 2 children, ages 5 and 7.  One girl, one boy with special needs (mildly developmentally disabled/delayed).  Some flexibility in schedule.  Provide care, be active with children inside and outside; reinforce therapies for son.   Help with summer homework assignments.  Provide for childrens' meals and laundry.
QUALIFICATIONS:  In program of student in Education, Early Childhood Ed, Speech Pathology or related Physical Therapy.  Natural rapport w/ children and experience as Nanny or in daycare setting and/or babysitting.  Dependable transportation, multiple strong references, and background check required.
SALARY:  Negotiable.
CONTACT:  Send resume:  Scott@wzrd.com.
DEADLINE:  May 1.  (2/21)

CAMPS, CONFERENCE CENTERS and OTHER SUMMER EMPLOYERS SEEK ENERGETIC, MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO CLIENTS.  FOLLOWING ARE NUMEROUS LISTINGS OF ORGANIZATIONS, WITH CONTACT INFORMATION.  (Houghton College makes no judgment regarding these employers.) 

INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THE WEBSITES LISTED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 

Covenant Acres Camp & Retreat Center:  Pike, NY. 
Email: covacres@aol.com
www.covenantacres.org
585-493-2220
 

Camp Warwick/The Warwick Center:  Warwick, NY.
Email: campwarwick@campwarwick.org
www.campwarwick.com
845-986-1164
 

VISIONS Vacation Camp for the Blind:  New York, NY.
Email: nnowak@visionsvcb.org
www.visionsvcb.org
888-245-8333 Ext 135
 

Camp Judson:  North Springfield, PA.
Email: judson@velocity.net
www.campjudson.com
814-922-3834
 

Mountain Lake Bible Camp:  New Preston, CT. 
Email: Sandralokeefe55@aim.com   
www.mtlakebible.org
860-868-2048
 

Camp Haluwasa:   Hammonton, NJ
stephdags@haluwasa.org
www.haluwasa.org
609-561-3081
 

Camp Susque:  Trout Run, PA.
www.susque.org
Email: tbryanta@chilitech.net
570-326-4118


Estes Park Center/YMCA of the Rockies:  Estes Park, CO.
Email: KRandinitis@ymcarockies.org
www.ymcarockies.org
970-586-3341 Ext 1280
 

Camp Lohikan/Camp Cayuga/Camp Greeley:  Pocono Mountains of PA
www.lohikan.com
Email: mail@lohikan.com
800-488-4321
 

Girl Scout Council/Camp Seven Hills (Holland, NY) & Camp Sky High (Orchard Park, NY)
www.bflogirlscouts.org
Email: jdepetrillo@bflogirlscouts.org
716-837-6400 Ext 263
 

Camp Hebron:  Halifax, PA.
www.camphebron.org
Email:  hebron@camphebron.org
800-864-7747
   

Faith Ranch:  Jewett, OH
www.faithranch.org
faithranch@faithranch.org
740-946-2255
 

Black Rock Retreat:  Quarryville, PA.
www.blackrockretreat.com
Email:  scdirector@blackrockretreat.com
800-858-9299
 

Camp-of-the-Woods:  Speculator, NY.
www.CAMP-of-the-WOODS.org
Email: stevec@camp-of-the-woods.org
518-548-4311
 

Grotonwood-Oceanwood Christian Camps & Conference Centers (2 locations):  Ocean Park, ME
www.grotonwood.org
Email: office@grotonwood.org
978-448-5763
 

Wisconsin Lions Camp Retreat & Conference Center:  Rosholt, WI
www.wisconsinlionscamp.com
Email:  info@wisconsinlionscamp.com
715-677-4969

Camp Wonderland/Salvation Army:  Boston, MA
www.campwonderland.org
617-542-5420

Camp Good News:  Forestdale, MA
www.campgoodnews.org
Email: office@campgoodnews.org
508-477-9731
 

Sunshine Acres:  Napanoch, NY
www.sunshineacres.com
Email:  info@sunshineacres.com
516-785-7355
 

Summer Jobs at Mount Rushmore: Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Keystone, SD.
www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com
800-827-9323
 

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (Summer Jobs for Education Majors):  Twin Lake, MI.
www.bluelake.org
800-221-3796 (call for applicaiton materials)
 

Camp Echoing Hills:  Warsaw, OH.
www.campechoinghills.org
800-419-6513

Wisconsin Badger Camp:  Platteville, WI.
www.badgercamp.org
Email: wiscbadgercamp@centurytel.net
608-348-9689

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