The Emp Experience is more than just a work experience it is a program where employees of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds are providing opportunities to renew, refresh and nurture their spirit, mind and body. Live…... in a unique place rich in tradition and history with a diverse community of college students, international students, families, teachers and retirees. Work… in jobs that serve members and conferees coming to Silver Bay to relax, renew and replenish Play….. by participating in variety shows, softball games, fitness programs, or a Broadway musical. Relax… and enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, and watercolor classes, string quartet concerts or recline in an Adirondack chair on an old steamship dock. Grow… in ways you could never imagine!
For more information including job descriptions, scholarship opportunities and salary schedules please download the Emp Information Booklet. Or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
How to Apply
1. Complete an Application Packet. There is a separate procedure dependent upon whether you are a returning Emp, will be a first-time Emp, or are applying as an International Emp. Returning Emps can download a Returning Emp Packet, or you can contact us to obtain one by e-mailing your address to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or calling us at 518-543-8833 ext. 211. First-Time Emps can download a First-Time Emp Packet, or you can contact us to obtain one by e-mailing your address to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or calling us at 518-543-8833 ext. 211. First-time Emps take note: You must be 18 years old or a graduate from high school to work at Silver Bay. You must also provide three references; from either a teacher, minister, employer, or a former Emp (please no relatives or friends). Your application is not considered complete until all three reference forms are completed and returned. The reference forms are included in the first-time staff packet (returning Emps do not need to provide reference forms). International Emps must have a Silver Bay Contact Person (for example a former employee, guest, member or YMCA employee that has a Silver Bay connection). Please e-mail us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your address and the name of the Silver Bay Contact Person who referred you and we will send you an International Application. If you do not have a Silver Bay Contact Person, you must apply directly to ICCP for the Full-Hire process at: YMCA ICCP; 71 West 23rd., Suite 1904; New York, NY 10010 (212) 727-8800. www.ymcaiccp.org. We cannot guarantee that you will be employed by Silver Bay but ICCP is an organization that places international students throughout the USA in YMCA Camps and Conference Centers. 2. Return application and reference forms to: Emp Personnel Department, 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY 12874