Operations Staff: Maintenance or Kitchen or Housekeeping
Camp Arcadia is a summer camp that strengthens young girls and women ages 7-17 years old. Our mission is to make the world better and more beautiful because you have been in it. Each year, we bring together a staff from around the world to create a memorable summer for our community. Have a passion for working with young people and are curious to experience the magic of summer camp, but don’t 100% meet all of the qualifications below? We encourage you to apply anyway!
WHAT YOU BRING:
Age Requirement: 18+
Ability to commit to Camp Opening, Staff Orientation and the Camp and Family Camp Season from June-August. Depending on your role, you may also be requested to attend Leadership Training or work Family Camp for the remainder of August
Experience with and a passion for working with children
A creative, hardworking, flexible, and collaborative spirit
A sense of maturity and self-awareness, with the ability to manage your emotions and ask for support in high pressure situations
Non-Lodge Staff Essential Job Functions
Attends & participates in pre-camp communications & training programs
Interacts with campers ages 7-17, including hosting outdoor meals and cookouts and ensuring the dining room and other camp spaces are upkept
Participates in weekly meetings and all-camp events as requested
Participate in other tasks as assigned for the operation of Camp’s programs
Maintenance Essential Job Functions
Work under the direction of the Head of Maintenance and Directors, ensuring all Camp spaces are cleaned and maintained often and thoroughly
Complete tasks involved with Maintenance around camp, including but not limited to manually moving equipment and Camp items, opening up and closing buildings seasonally, repairs, painting, garbage disposal, and following lists of requested work
Participate in the care and cleaning of the Maintenance equipment, vehicles, and storage spaces
Ensure all tools, equipment, and Maintenance supplies are managed safely
Support the Operations department and the larger camp on other duties and tasks as assigned
Groom Essential Job Functions
Participate in the daily care and upkeep of our Riding stables, including mucking out the stalls, maintaining the surrounding lawn, and ensuring the Stables remain clean and safe
Participate in the rotation of being on duty at the Stables to ensure horses are safe and happy
Collaborates directly with the Head of Riding and Riding department on the care, feeding, and support of our horses. Grooms follow the direction of the Riding department and may be trained on things such as grooming, various equipment, proper feeding, and other horse-care related skills.
Kitchen Responsibilities
Work under the direction of a Head Chef
Work with a team of Kitchen Staff, including Cooks, to ensure all meals are prepared and served safely and efficiently
Complete a variety of tasks involved with cooking, setting-up and breaking down multiple meals for 250 or more people
Actively participate in food preparation, storage, and inventory
Participate in the care and cleaning of the Dining Room, storage spaces, and kitchen
Wash dishes after and during each meal
Housekeeping Essential Job Functions
Work under the direction of the Assistant Director, ensuring all Camp spaces are cleaned often and thoroughly
Actively participate in cleaning around camp, including but not limited to bathrooms, showers, Main Lodge, Dining Room, and kitchen
Maintain the supply closet & safety regulations of cleaning products under the American Camping Association
Ensure all tools, equipment, and cleaning supplies are managed safely
Execute the care and cleaning of the Dining room, storage spaces, and kitchen in collaboration with the Kitchen team. Work well with the maintenance and kitchen staff, collaborating with them as needed
STAFF TRAINING:
Staff training is ongoing throughout the summer at Arcadia. All Operations staff will:
Work during Staff Orientation to become familiar with the Camp culture and participate in job training
Attend daily and weekly team meetings to enhance information sharing and collaboration
Meet on a regular basis with your supervisor to review work skills, assess successes and failures, and evaluate all aspects of your department
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Operations staff are paid hourly and their compensation includes room and board.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Communication! Your ability to verbally communicate with people of all ages and skill levels is key to the instruction and support of our camp community
Awareness and Conflict Management! Staff must observe camper behavior, assess if it's appropriate, and have the judgment to deploy behavior management techniques.
Participate in Safety! Camp has limited technology and an unpredictable environment. There are various hazards staff will encounter related to activities or the natural environment, and all staff must be able to understand and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures. We utilize visual and auditory cues within our safety plans, and staff should have the ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards in the moment.
Endurance! Our camp is on a large hill, and staff can expect to stand, stoop, stretch, and walk the camp property multiple times throughout the day. Programming continues rain or shine, and staff should be able to lead activities and manage their physical needs in various conditions.
Readiness to Assist! Many campers need assistance, and this role requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and normal range of hearing and eyesight in order to fully support the campers and our activity program.
Lives in a rustic outdoor youth camp setting; works long and busy days
Submit your application directly at https://arcadia.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App
