[Conference Services] Summer Camp Assistant (Open to Campus Employment)
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Position: Camp Assistant
Revision Dates: 03/2019, 8/21/2015, 2/7/2022
Reports to: Coordinator of Conference, Camp, and Event Scheduling
Department: Conference Services Salary
Grade: $285/Week plus Room & Board
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Scope: Provide support to the Coordinator of Conference, Camp, and Event Scheduling for all camps and conferences, assist in set ups, camp check ins and check outs, room inspections, and is liaison between Conference Office and camp director when groups are on campus. This full-time, live-in position is open to current McDaniel Students and requires evening, weekend, and holiday hours. On-campus accommodations and meals are provided.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model for all camp/conference guests.
- Responsible for overseeing and the coordination of the following main areas: Registration, Room set-up, Linens, A.V. or Room Inspections.
- Act as the immediate contact person for camps/conferences as assigned to ensure a “trouble free” visit for campers and guests. “On call” duty to be scheduled on a rotating basis for evening and day hours.
- Provide a courteous and helpful service to camp/conference guests at all times.
- Staff registration and check out using established procedures.
- Be punctual and organized.
- Problem solves through situations and seek assistance when necessary.
- 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.
- Transport and distribute camp/conference supplies and linens to appropriate locations.
- 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.
- Assist with room set-ups, transportation, distribution, cleaning and inventory control of linens, AV set-ups and room/building inspections.
- 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.
- Ability to work with others, give directions, and work well under stress.
- Ability to manage daily work assignments and able to get them done correctly in a timely manner.
- Desire and ability to work and assist campers and guests.
- Outgoing personality, good character, integrity, and adaptability.
- Comfortable approaching and meeting new people.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of McDaniel College campus.
- Good leadership skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Limited outside commitments.
- Flexibility – When it comes to not-traditional work hours (weekends, Holidays, and on call shift).
- 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.