Business Manager - Day Camp
About The Position
The Business Manager oversees the camp’s administrative operations, including ordering supplies, managing and distributing unit paperwork, and operating the camp store. The role also involves communicating with camper families before, during, and after their child’s session, providing support and information through email and phone. Compensation for this position is $176.40 - $182.40 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 8th through August 27th, with start and end dates determined by position. For the 2026 season, this position will be located at Camp River Ranch (Carnation, WA). Day Camp will run Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M with staff hours starting as early as 7:00 A.M. and ending no later than 6:00 P.M. Staff will be scheduled for a 40 hour work week and receive breaks throughout the day. Staff will have the opportunity to ride camp buses to and from camp and support the check-in and check-out processes at bus stops. Camp River Ranch serves campers ages 5 to 17 and offers a variety of programming including swimming, boating, target sports, climbing wall, and classic camp activities.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in customer service
- Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
- Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including on-call, overnight, and weekend responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to navigate technology programs and platforms independently including Microsoft 365; ability/willingness to learn new technologies, with CampMinder experience strongly preferred
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
- Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, vehicle in working condition
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
- Current certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Satisfactory results from criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- 21 years of age
- Experience in a business or office setting
- Experience with ordering, inventory, and budget management
- Experience in summer camp setting
- Knowledge of the Girl Scout program
Responsibilities
- Manage daily camp business operations such as mail processing, attendance tracking, maintaining weekly rosters in CampMinder, and verifying completion of camper forms
- Provide customer service support by responding to phone and email communications and escalating concerns to camp leadership when necessary
- Oversee the inventory and ordering of business, program, and office supplies including maintaining all required documentation for purchases on council credit cards and accounts
- Support the Camp Director with budget tracking by maintaining receipt logs of all purchases
- Operate the camp store during designated times and coordinate with the GSWW retail team on inventory
- Support and participate in implementing all camp activities such as meals, games, campfires, etc.
- Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork
- This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties, other associated duties may be assigned
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Education Level
High school or GED
