Job Openings

Althought CM7 and DFC is closed for Summer of 2020 due to Coronavirus Pandemic - we are still accepting applicants for the DFC Director for next summer of 2021.   If you are interested, please do go ahead and apply for 2021. 

Message from CM7 Camp Director

It is with great pleasure that I announce Camp Mark 7 has an opening for the Deaf Film Camp Program Director for Summer 2021.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and application form via our website link below.  Applications must be sent to Dave Staehle. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications upon receipt and review until the position is filled. Candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your time and interest in the Deaf Film Camp Program and Camp Mark Seven. I can be reached at campdirector@campmark7.org or VP# 315-207-5706 if you have questions.

Sincerely yours,

Dave Staehle, Camp Director

Deaf Film Camp Program Director

Responsible to: Director of Summer Camp Programs

General Responsibility: Hires and supervises and evaluates program staff plans and coordinates the following programs staff orientation and training.

Qualifications: Hold a Bachelor’s degree. Be fluent in American Sign Languages (ASL). Be at least 25 years old, and have a minimum of 24 weeks of administrative or supervising experience in camping. Responding to Emergencies certification required. Previous employment and familiarity with philosophy of CM7 preferred. Must submit forms DSS-370 and DOH-2271 for related to background check and clearance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Informs Registrar after October 1^st of enrollment limits for the DFC program for the following summer.
• Markets DFC program at Deaf schools and day classes with the permission of Director of Summer Camp Program and M7DF Foundation Director.
• Hires DFC counselors, teachers and staff.
• Helps plan and conduct staff orientation and training.
• Coordinates and trains counselors and campers related to Fire Safety plan.
• Reports and criminal conduct to the authorities.
• Ensures that all rules and regulations are adhered to as required by the New York State Department of Health for Children’s Camp.
• Acts a liaison between parents, campers and Camp Nurse.
• Keeps clear and accurate records of activity, medical, and program needs.
• Reports any serious injury, illness or abuse to the Director of Summer Camp Program.
• Develops and implements a master schedule to be distributed before DFC program. Coordinates daily programs with input from counselors and teachers.
• Plans and facilitates special events.
• Develops an on-duty and off-duty schedule for the staff.
• Makes sure there are back-up plans in case of inclement weather.
• Lines up guest speakers.
• Prepares all equipment needed by counselors and teachers during the course of the day.
• Meets with each counselor informally on a weekly basis.
• Visits each activity regularly, encourage the counselors to be innovative and creative.
• Conducts counselors, teachers and Assistant Director’s evaluations at the end of the Program.
• Maintains a high level of staff and camper’s morale.
• Participate in fundraising activities for DFC.

Submit resume and CM7 Application Form to campdirector@campmark7.org