[Conference Services] Summer Camp Aide (Open to Campus Employment)
This position is open to all current McDaniel students. Please hit "Apply" above to submit your materials.
Position: Camp Aide
Revision Dates: 03/2019, 8/21/15, 2/2/2022
Reports to: Coordinator of Conference, Camp, and Event Scheduling
Department: Conference Services
Salary Grade: $260/Week plus Room & Board
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scope: The Camp Aide is responsible for providing services necessary to facilitate camps/conferences on campus. This involves preparation of guest accommodations, meeting room set-ups, registration, check out, staffing desks and other related camp/conference duties. This full time, live-in position is open to current McDaniel Students only and requires evening, weekend, and holiday hours. On-campus accommodations and meals are provided.
Responsibilities:
- Staff camp registration and check out using established procedures.
- Assist with room set-ups, transportation, distribution, cleaning and inventory control of the linens, and room/building inspections.
- Provide a courteous and helpful service to camp/conference guests at all times.
- Staff Conference Service’s Reception Desk and Gill Desk.
- Problem solves through situations and seek assistance when necessary.
- Be punctual and organized.
- Serve as a positive role model for all camp/conference guests.
- Provide the level of supervision necessary to maintain and ensure safety of our campers, guests and McDaniel facilities in accordance with College regulations. Reporting all incidents to the Coordinator of Conference, Camp, and Event Scheduling.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Participate in Summer Camp/Conference Training programs.
- Perform general tasks during slow periods. These tasks can include anything from office work to unskilled maintenance such as weeding and trash removal.
- Work and communicate with other departments (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Food Services, Grounds, etc.) to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Direct traffic and reset Gill Gym for 7 High School graduations and 1 College graduation.
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude.
- Desire and ability to work and assist campers and guests.
- Outgoing personality, good character, integrity, and adaptability.
- Comfortable approaching and meeting new people.
- Ability to work with others, follow directions and work well under stress.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of McDaniel College campus.
- Limited outside commitments.
- Flexibility – When it comes to non-traditional work hours (weekends and holidays)
- Available to work during the period of May 23-July 24, 2022
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Abilities:
- Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and sit for long periods.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to perform manual labor required in doing set-ups.
- Must be able to navigate campus and work in and out of air conditioning with some long periods in the heat.
- Must be able to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts with varying days off per week, including but not limited to holidays as required.