Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, Operations Staff play a hands-on role in the day-to-day upkeep and preparation of Morgan’s Camp. This is a seasonal, on-site position. Staff will receive a weekly stipend that includes room and board. This role focuses on the ground-level operational tasks that keep Camp running smoothly, working closely with the Program, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Kitchen departments as needed.
Mandatory Training Dates: May 17th, 2027 - May 28th, 2027
Summer Camp Dates: May 29th, 2027 - August 9th, 2027
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Operate Wonder Wagon to provide safe and reliable on-site camper transportation
- Assist with First Aid kit restocks and inventory
- Ensure water stations are stocked and ready for camp use throughout the day
- Assist with Hartman Hall dining operations including but not limited to meal service, dishwashing, dining hall clean-up and turnover between groups
- Assist Operations Manager with Volunteer check-in and oversight
- Assist with maintaining and operating Camp store
- Assist Program Department with preparations necessary for incoming Camps
- Assist Maintenance Department with upkeep/preparations necessary for incoming camps and events
- Provide support for camp activities such as basic AV operation, set-up and takedown
- Maintain cleanliness and chemical readiness of pools for program use
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of Camp vehicles and common spaces throughout Camp
- Report daily to Operations Manager
- Provide support for both Program, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Kitchen departments as needed
General
- Mitigate risk whenever possible and make safety recommendations to all departments
- Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain an understanding of current best-practices
- Actively support and promote a safe environment and ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed
- Any other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
- Valid driver’s license is preferred
- Commitment to the mission and core values of Morgan’s Camp as well as the implementation of these values in all daily work activity
- Must possess high levels of self-motivation, attention to detail, and time-management
- Ability to work effectively across departments, with members of the management team, volunteers, and partner camps with confidence and professionalism.
- Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative
- Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective, timely, and appropriate decisions
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt quickly under pressure
Working Conditions:
- Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and twisting upper body for long periods of time.
- Much physical effort is required on a routine basis: the ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required. Will be occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Frequent and at times, a high level of walking is required.
- Environmental Demands
- The work environment is an outdoor camp environment with continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
- The ability to move quickly across campus on uneven terrain.
- Additional Information
- The continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire at all times.
- Onsite living required and housing is provided.