Summer Camp Support Staff

Easterseals PORT • New Castle, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly? Are you a team player who takes pride in helping create a positive, welcoming environment for campers and staff? Join our team at Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA) this summer as Camp Support Staff ! You'll play an essential role in keeping camp operations running smoothly by assisting with dining hall duties and laundry services, making sure our campers and staff have what they need to enjoy their time at camp. What You’ll Do As Camp Support Staff , you’ll assist with a variety of essential camp operations, with two main areas of responsibility: dining hall duties and laundry services. In the dining hall, you’ll help prepare and serve meals, set tables, clean up after meals, and ensure the dining area and its bathrooms are spotless. You’ll also assist with laundry duties, ensuring that campers’ linens and towels are clean, folded, and returned to the cabins in a timely manner. Why You’ll Love This Job Working at Camp ESVA is not just about getting a paycheck—it’s about making a real difference while having fun and growing personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive Pay: (Details are listed in the question portion of the application) Room & Board : All meals, including s’mores, and accommodations are provided. Climate-Controlled Cabins Biweekly Salary bonuses for referrals and returning staff Team Atmosphere : Work alongside passionate people from around the world. Days Off : Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding area. Beautiful Location : Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away. What We’re Looking For To join our team, you should be friendly, detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and able to work independently when needed. We also require the following: You must be at least 18 years or older High school diploma or GED required Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record Comfortable working in various weather conditions, including indoor and outdoor environments Previous experience in food service, housekeeping, or laundry is a plus but not required Physically able to perform tasks like lifting and standing for extended periods Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp! If you’re kind, caring, have a great sense of humor, and seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the lives of others, please apply directly at: https://eastersealsport.com/camp-easterseals About Camp Easterseals Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years, Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions, including indoor and outdoor environments
• Physically able to perform tasks like lifting and standing for extended periods
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp!

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food service, housekeeping, or laundry is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• assist with dining hall duties
• assist with laundry services
• help prepare and serve meals
• set tables
• clean up after meals
• ensure the dining area and its bathrooms are spotless
• ensuring that campers’ linens and towels are clean, folded, and returned to the cabins in a timely manner

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Room & Board : All meals, including s’mores, and accommodations are provided.
• Climate-Controlled Cabins
• Biweekly Salary bonuses for referrals and returning staff
• Team Atmosphere : Work alongside passionate people from around the world.
• Days Off : Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding area.
• Beautiful Location : Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED