Founded in 1911 by Lucien L. Nunn, Telluride Association is a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and fostering unique educational opportunities that prepare and inspire promising students to lead and serve. Through free, transformative educational experiences rooted in critical thinking and democratic community, Telluride Association has cultivated a remarkable legacy of excellence, counting among its distinguished alumni Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg, Francis Fukuyama, Gayatri Spivak, and many other influential leaders and scholars, while welcoming renowned faculty guests such as Michel Foucault, Richard Feynman, and Linus Pauling. Telluride Association sponsors a rich variety of programs for students at every stage of their educational journey — from high school sophomores and juniors through university and graduate students — including the highly regarded Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP) and Telluride Association Sophomore Seminars (TASS), which bring together intellectually passionate young people from around the world for seminar-based learning and meaningful community engagement. Through its branches at the University of Michigan and Cornell University, Telluride Association also provides room and board scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, reinforcing its enduring commitment to making transformative education accessible to the next generation of leaders.
We're hiring a Health Director to ensure the health and safety of participants and staff at the Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) in Ithaca, NY. This role involves managing medical logistics, coordinating with families, and providing on-site health services during the program. The Health Director ensures participant and staff well-being at the Cornell Branch of the Telluride Association in Ithaca, NY, during the summer program. This onsite role requires full-time commitment from June 15 to August 2, 2026, with additional hourly work before and after the program. Key Responsibilities: - Review and maintain confidential medical histories for 36 high school participants, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for program preparation. - Serve as the primary contact for parents and guardians regarding emergent health issues, providing timely and clear communication during emergencies. - Manage daily health surveillance, initial health screenings, and medication administration for participants, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Compensation of $38.38/hour for hourly periods and $1,535.20/week for salaried periods, with sick leave provided. - Residence at the program site (Cornell Branch of the Telluride Association) from June 15 to August 2, 2026, reducing commute-related stress. - Opportunity to gain specialized experience in health program management within an educational nonprofit setting.
- Must possess valid New York State certification as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or EMT, ensuring compliance with state health regulations. - Requires valid first aid and CPR certifications (within one year), with annual recertification, to handle medical emergencies effectively. - Must have 2+ years of experience with children’s summer camps or educational environments, particularly serving high school students, to ensure program-specific expertise.