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JOB TITLE DRIVER
DEPARTMENT CAMP ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CAMP ADMINISTRATION
About Usdan
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1968 that provides arts education in a camp setting, where fun, creativity, and learning intermingle freely in the beautiful outdoors.
Our goal is to instill in our community a desire and drive to contribute creatively to the world now and for the rest of their lives.
Each summer, teachers and artists — actors, directors, playwrights, painters, sculptors, musicians, composers, dancers, poets, and novelists — come together to teach and collaborate with our campers, grades K–12. Set on 140 acres of natural beauty in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY, Usdan is a safe, welcoming place within which campers have the freedom to build new friendships, explore nature, gain personal independence, and have fun, while developing new skills and techniques in their chosen artforms.
At Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, our students’ safety, growth, and happiness are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to share that we are officially an ACA Accredited camp — a mark that shows our commitment to the highest standards of student health and safety.
Position summary
The Driver will be responsible for monitoring and escorting students using a camp vehicle on campus at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts.
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The driver is friendly, outgoing, lover of the arts, who is focused on growing and learning.
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Work enthusiastically with children, be flexible and be able to follow directions.
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Must be authentic, reliable, respectful, thoughtful, and organized.
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The driver will be a self-starter as well as a collaborator.
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The driver must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate well with students, staff, peers, nurses and parents and react quickly in safety sensitive situations, while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
Job responsibilities
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Transport students to bathroom, nurse or other areas of campus as needed, adhering to Usdan’s supervision standards
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Handle confidential information with sensitivity and in a trustworthy manner.
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Attend department and staff meetings and trainings as required.
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Always have student safety as a top priority.
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Help to create a joyful, fun and engaging atmosphere for all students and staff at Usdan.
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Other duties as assigned.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Qualifications
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Be 21 years of age as of June 29, 2026.
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Valid Driver’s License and impeccable driving record.
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Experience working with children.
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CPR Training is not required but a plus.
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Have reliable transportation to Usdan’s campus. Requests for accommodations are subject to approval by senior management.
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Must complete New York State required trainings, including but not limited to a Sexual Harassment Prevention training and a Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification. Links to required trainings will be provided after hiring.
2026 Summer season dates and times
Monday – Friday, June 29 – August 21, 2026, 9:15 A.M. – 3:15 P.M., closed July 4.
Pre-season commitments include:
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New Staff Orientation: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
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Staff Orientation: Saturday, May 30, 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
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Family Orientation: Thursday, June 18, 4:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Compensation and benefits
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$4,255 Stipend, at least 30 hours per week in session.
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$17 per hour for trainings.
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Semi-weekly use of swimming pool after camp hours; and occasional use of other facilities (e.g. tennis courts).
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Workshops in subjects like yoga, ceramics, and archery with other faculty and staff, if offered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Usdan is a 140-acre campus with facilities spread throughout – distances vary and are along uneven surfaces, up and down hills. Some facilities are elevated and require one to two stairs to enter.
Some staff walk an average of two miles per day. Other physical demands include the ability to work in a hot, humid environment; the ability to speak clearly and understand the speech of another person; and the ability to prioritize sounds and focus on one sound among many.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical functions of this position.
To apply
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Cover letter required.
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PDF files are preferred attachments. No phone calls please.
USDAN CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS A/K/A USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. WE WELCOME APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO APPLY THEIR UNIQUE BACKGROUNDS, PERSPECTIVES, SKILLS AND TALENTS TO FOSTER AN OPEN, COOPERATIVE, AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES AND USDAN ALIKE CAN THRIVE. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS DECIDED ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATIONS, MERIT, AND BUSINESS NEED.
