Camp Office Staff - Camp Chimney Corners
About The Position
As an Office Staff member, your primary role is providing communication and clerical support to Chimney Corners Camp. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position. While many of the skills described are important or required, please let us know if you have alternative experiences or skills that make you well-suited for a position. As a values-based organization, we feel you will be happiest with us if you embrace and share the ideals and values of Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. We strive to create a positive, supportive and fun work environment for our staff. It is expected that every member of our staff team treats others in a kind, fair and respectful manner.
Requirements
- Prefer candidates to be 21 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s license.
- Must have strong customer service and communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency and comfort with using Microsoft Office, Google Suite and databases.
- Must be able to provide proof of a physical within the last 18 months and proof that you are up to date on all required immunizations.
- Under Massachusetts state law, our campus is a drug- and alcohol-free zone. No one, regardless of legal age, is permitted to consume alcohol or drugs including nicotine or tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) on the Becket-Chimney Corners properties.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Camp Registrar and Assistant Registrars with the overall operation of the summer camp and administrative offices.
- Answer phones and take messages.
- Assist families with questions and with the registration process.
- Operate office machines/technology such as laptop/desktop, postage machine, label maker, copy machine, printer, laminator, etc.
- Answer phones and handle the phone system as necessary - direct calls to appropriate extensions, relay messages related to camp business to appropriate staff members and answer general questions and inquiries.
- Manage mail/package preparation, sorting, and distribution.
- Assist in the preparation of petty cash and tuition reports to the Administration Center.
- Assist with camp store operations as needed including sales/managing the register, stocking of merchandise, managing inventory, and doing financial reporting.
Benefits
- Housing and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the seasonal employee as part of the experience.
- Gain valuable leadership and management skills that will help prepare you for future career opportunities and will reflect valuable work experience on your resume.
- Becket-Chimney Corners is located in the heart of the Berkshires, which is internationally acclaimed for the arts and cultural venues.
- Planned staff outings are available for staff time off. Camp provides transportation to local towns and cultural experiences for seasonal staff who do not have their own vehicle.
- Work with other young adults from all over the US and from abroad. Many seasonal staff make lifelong connections working at camp.
- Access to a large network of camp alumni who can support you as resources for internships and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
