Business Manager - Overnight 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 $115 - $125 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans.
Requirements
- 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
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
- 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
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in customer service
- 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
- Working outside in all weather conditions including heat, inclement weather, and specific environmental realities (humidity, wind, bugs, lake water)
- Residing in non-air-conditioned rustic open air living quarters, with pit toilets as primary restroom facilities
- Living in communal living conditions with limited privacy and infrequent, minimal access to technology
- Demonstrating emotional resiliency and regulation to handle extended, repeated stressful situations appropriately
- Walking over unpaved, uneven, hilly terrain multiple times a day
- Lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 35lbs
- Maintaining constant supervision and observation of program participants while assessing risk and participant safety
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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
