Project Morry

UPDATES: Hiring for 2022!

Hiring:

Creating and implementing age-appropriate, engaging activities that fits our program benchmarks. Under the direction of a Program Director & Group Leader, the Trek Specialist spends full time or nearly full time in the particular specialty for which they have been hired based on their skill and expertise in that area. These activity specialists are responsible for creative, age-appropriate, and engaging curriculum. We aren’t looking for an expert but we are looking for someone who is passionate about the outdoors, has experience and confidence leading others in the outdoors, and holds an adaptable attitude. A love of gardening and agriculture is a plus!

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 19 years of age 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Desire and ability to work with children in the outdoors 

• Ability to relate to one's peer group 

• Ability to teach an activity 

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control 

• Expertise or skill in a particular area 

• Ability to pass a wilderness safety course and/or a lifeguarding course 

Specific responsibilities: 

• Live in the unit with the children and assume responsibility for their welfare and safety

• Learn the likes and dislikes of each camper and help each one identify and meet the goals

• Assist and guide campers to help them adapt to the camp setting 

• Participate in the planning, teaching and leading of programs in the activity to which you have been assigned. 

• Assist in all aspects of the campers' day including unit clean-up, person cleanliness, meals times, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after-hour duties as assigned

• Enforce camp safety rules and regulations 

• Help and encourage campers to participate in all camp activities and special events

• Abide by all rules of the camp and set an example for campers 

• Participate in all aspects of camp activities 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Creating and implementing age appropriate, engaging activities that fit our program benchmarks. Under the direction of a Program Director & Group Leader, the Archery Activity Specialist spends full time or nearly full time in the particular specialty for which they have been hired based on their skill and expertise in that area. These activity specialists are responsible for creative, age-appropriate, and engaging curriculum. We aren’t looking for an expert but we are looking for someone who is passionate about the outdoors, confident about leading others, and holds an adaptable attitude.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 18 years of age 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Desire and ability to work with children in the outdoors 

• Ability to relate to one's peer group 

• Ability to teach an activity 

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control 

• Familiarity and skill in the area of archery and ability to pass a training course 

• First Aid and CPR highly encouraged

Specific responsibilities: 

• Live in the unit with the children and assume responsibility for their welfare and safety

• Learn the likes and dislikes of each camper and help each one identify and meet the goals

• Assist and guide campers to help them adapt to the camp setting Participate in the planning, teaching and leading of programs in the activity to which you have been assigned. 

• Assist in all aspects of the campers' day including unit clean-up, person cleanliness, meals times, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after-hour duties as assigned

• Enforce camp safety rules and regulations 

• Help and encourage campers to participate in all camp activities and special events

• Abide by all rules of the camp and set an example for campers 

• Participate in all aspects of camp activities 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Creating and implementing age appropriate, engaging activities that fit our program benchmarks. Under the direction of a Program Director & Group Leader, the Waterfront Specialists/Lifeguards spend full time or nearly full time in the particular specialty for which they have been hired based on their skill and expertise in that area. These activity specialists are responsible for creative, age-appropriate, and engaging curriculum. We aren’t looking for an expert but we are looking for someone who is passionate about swimming and swimming literacy, has experience and confidence leading others in pool and lake environments, and holds an adaptable attitude. We offer lifeguard training on site so a previous certification is not required.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 18 years of age 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Desire and ability to work with children in the outdoors 

• Ability to relate to one's peer group 

• Ability to teach an activity 

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control 

• Expertise or skill in a particular area 

• Ability to pass a lifeguarding course and swim in a pool and a lake 

• Boating experience and proficiency is encouraged

Specific responsibilities:  

• Live in the unit with the children and assume responsibility for their welfare and safety

• Learn the likes and dislikes of each camper and help each one identify and meet the goals

• Assist and guide campers to help them adapt to the camp setting 

• Participate in the planning, teaching and leading of programs in the activity to which you have been assigned. 

• Assist in all aspects of the campers' day including unit clean-up, person cleanliness, meals times, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after-hour duties as assigned

• Enforce camp safety rules and regulations 

• Help and encourage campers to participate in all camp activities and special events

• Abide by all rules of the camp and set an example for campers 

• Participate in all aspects of camp activities 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information About Project Morry

Project Morry is a comprehensive, year-round youth development organization dedicated to empowering children from under-resourced communities to create a positive future. Our ten-year commitment to each child closes the opportunity gap through a combination of academic enrichment and support, leadership development and an exceptional summer camp experience. 

Project Morry is committed to working intentionally with all stakeholders on racial equity and all forms of identity inclusion. We believe this work is necessary for our youth, families, staff, donors, and board in order to do the most impactful work. Education and social justice are the umbrella that covers and spans over all that we do and a lens we use in making program decisions 

Project Morry changes outcomes for students from the tri-state area by improving opportunities through proven programs: 98% of Project Morry students graduate from high school on time, 85% attend college and 91% of those who attend college graduate. In addition to their academic success, Project Morry students exemplify our principles of teamwork, positive core values, volunteerism, and personal responsibility. They are leaders at school and in their communities. 

Located in the hills of Glen Spey, 1.5 hours from New York and Connecticut, Project Morry’s 950-acres includes a lake, a large playing field, swimming pool, hiking trails, basketball courts, adventure course, fine arts pavilion, tree house, music studio, fully-stocked library, computer labs, educational clubhouse, and much more. 

Morry’s Camp is the first phase of the Project Morry program that each student will experience, spending between 3.5 and 7 weeks at camp each year depending on their school grade. Camp is an opportunity for young people to be away from home, try new things, learn, and be around positive and caring adult role models. Being part of a group is a big component of the camp experience, allowing campers to develop new friendships, work through challenges, gain a greater sense of personal responsibility, and develop their self-esteem. 

Morry’s Camp support staff, counselors and education specialists are carefully selected and specially trained to be the best teachers, role models and caretakers.