Transient - Camp Store/Canteen Manager

Louisiana State University • Walker, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Store/Canteen Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Camp Grant Walker Store during the 2026 summer camp. This individual will oversee inventory management, merchandise sales, and staff assigned to the store. The Camp Store/Canteen Manager plays a key role in ensuring efficient store operations, financial accuracy, and a positive experience for campers. The role requires close collaboration with camp leadership to meet the needs of participants and maintain operational standards.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with adults and volunteers.
• Must complete an employee background check and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Long periods of standing, sitting, carrying, stooping, and stretching. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to complete tasks are required.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Customer service ability in appropriately interacting with adults and youth.

Nice To Haves

• Have 1-2 years experience working in a retail or customer service-related setting
• Attended college for two years and are at a Junior or Senior credit hour level.
• Prior experience working with or supervising children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations during assigned hours (Monday – Thursday) during camp. Additional days/hours will be needed prior to summer camp operations in preparation for summer camp.
• Manage store hours which vary between afternoon and evenings.
• Provide customer service to campers, counselors, and adults by assisting with merchandise selection and purchase transactions.
• Ensure an organized and visually appealing display of merchandise.
• Manage online store and purchases.
• Perform responsibilities necessary for shipment of merchandise from online store.
• Assist with social media for 4-H Online Store.
• Work closely with Administrative Coordinator to ensure accurate inventory reports, re-order necessary stock, and maintain organized retail operations.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory
• Conduct regular inventory audits to track merchandise quantities and avoid shortages or overstock.
• Assist with stock replenishment and merchandising.
• Assist in generating weekly sales and camper report balances for camp leadership.
• Work closely with Director and Administrative Coordinator to ensure compliance with the LSU AgCenter and 4-H Youth Development policies.
• Oversee camp staff assigned to Camp Store and Canteen, providing clear instructions for daily task delegation and serve as lead for training camp staff for Camp Store and Canteen operations during summer staff training.

Benefits

• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees