Sr. Camp Counselor/Office Assistant - Southold, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

2d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Office Assistant supports camper registration and camp office operations. The role responds to customer inquiries and correspondence, helps families use the online registration process, follows up to complete registrations, manages waitlists, confirms registered sessions, and provides families with additional information as needed. The Office Assistant is part of the camp office team and also assists with the camp store and other assignments. The position is temporary and non-exempt, scheduled from April 4, 2027, through August 23, 2027, in Southold, New York. The stated pay range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour. No relocation or visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a DMV screen.
Excellent communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to the online application, in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Nice To Haves

Secretarial or customer service experience is desirable.
Experience in a camp setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor registration to determine vacancies and closed sessions.
Manage waitlists to maximize camp enrollment and promptly notify families when a vacancy becomes available.
Review and approve health forms.
Serve as a frontline contact for parents and guardians whose children attend camp.
Follow up with families to complete registration, including tuition payments, required forms, and permissions.
Respond promptly and professionally to phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
Assist families with the online registration process and communicate with them to provide or obtain information.
Provide general office support, including answering phones, taking messages, handling mail, photocopying, collating, and filing.
Assist with the design and purchase of branded camp store products.
Maintain and update merchandise inventories, including item type, color, size, and cost.
Organize and keep camp store storage clean.
Develop and pursue a professional development plan in cooperation with the supervisor and Executive Director.
Collaborate in activities supporting Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support a safe working environment, follow applicable regulations and safety policies, proactively prevent accidents and injuries, and communicate identified hazards to supervisors.