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Description
Camp Robbinswold is located on Hood Canal, which is part of the Puget Sound. Our program primarily focuses on trip and travel opportunities including but not limited to sea kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, hiking, and watersports. Our waterfront is the hub of activity during the Summer Season, it is the location of our swim area, boat ramp and Marine Biology center. We strive to offer a premier outdoor experience for all campers.
The Business Manager plays a vital role in providing structure and support to campers and staff. The Business Manager answers the phone, maintains camper paperwork, collects outgoing mail, operates, and maintains the camp trading post, collects, and uploads camper photos, and performs weekly shopping. When not in the office, the Business Manager can participate and assist in other program areas including boating, outdoor cooking, arts, nature, and campfire. Other duties may include acting as a back-up counselor or specialist. This position receives a 2-hour break daily and receives a 24-hour break between sessions.
Requirements
Position Benefits:
- Paid Summer Staff Training, including but not limited to:
- Mental Health First Aide Certification
- First Aide/CPR Certification (current or willingness to obtain via Girl Scouts)
- Customer/Guest Service
- Communication/Organization Skills
- Teamwork
- Behavior management
- Conflict Resolution
- Living on camp during Summer Season
- Food is provided during training and when camp is in session
General Responsibilities
- Communicate and work with all staff, campers, and parents in a mature manner
- Answer phones and take messages
- Copy, file, sort, and manage important paperwork
- Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive material
- Participate in camp life, including songs, meals, activities, campfire, staff training, meetings, and camp closing
- Complete tasks timely, efficiently, and thoroughly
- Carry out established duties regarding camper health, safety, and program goals
- Set a good example by demonstrating maturity, good communication, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, sharing, and following camp policy among other traits.
- Gather needs of the week from kitchen for cookouts & other program supply needs. Shop for needed items when bulk order is not available or not best
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Desire and ability to answer phones and guardian questions
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently of close supervision
- Current CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Age 25+
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
- Ability to receive instruction and supervision
- Valid Driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to drive a 12-passenger van
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous administrative/office experience answering phones, using a copy machine, etc.
- Previous experience working in an overnight camp setting
- Previous Girl Scout experience
- Experience planning and leading teambuilding activities
- Comfort with and ability to perform various camp activities including boating, crafts, nature hikes, outdoor cooking, chopping wood, fire building, etc.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary Description
$1,450 Biweekly
