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Chimney Corners Camp

Office Staff

Come work, live, and play with us this summer! Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, a premiere overnight summer camp for youth in Southern New England, is seeking Camp Office Staff .

Located on nearly 1500 forested acres in the Town of Becket, nestled within the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is an independent YMCA camp which operates programs serving hundreds of campers. Boasting over a century of tradition, our industry leading programs include the Camp Becket for boys and Chimney Corners Camp for girls, the Travel & Service Programs, and Becket Day Camp.

About the job...

As an Office Staff member, your primary role is providing communication and clerical support to Chimney Corners Camp.

As a member of the Office Staff you will :

Assists the Camp Registrar and Assistant Registrars with the overall operation of the summer camp and administrative offices.
Answer phones and take messages.
Assist families with questions and with the registration process
Operate office machines / technology such as laptop / desktop, postage machine, label maker, copy machine, printer, laminator, etc.
Answer phones and handle the phone system as necessary - direct calls to appropriate extensions, relay messages related to camp business to appropriate staff members and answer general questions and inquiries.
Manage mail / package preparation, sorting, and distribution.
Assist in the preparation of petty cash and tuition reports to the Administration Center.
Assist with camp store operations as needed including sales / managing the register, stocking of merchandise, managing inventory, and doing financial reporting.

Qualifications :

Must have strong customer service and communication skills.

Demonstrated proficiency and comfort with using Microsoft Office, Google Suite and databases.

Prefer candidates to be 21 years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license.

Must be able to provide proof of a physical within the last 18 months and proof that you are up to date on all required immunizations.

As a support staff member you will :

Work in a key area of the camp providing support to the program.

All staff are required to follow the assigned schedule and report hours worked on a timely manner. Staff may only work the hours for which they are scheduled.

Proper training, duties and distribution of tasks will be provided for the job.

Expected to work well with people from different nationalities and backgrounds.

Ensure that all safety practices for your area are followed.

Understand that camp work requires everyone to be flexible and open to a variety of duties and responsibilities.

Staff will be paid for assigned hours within assigned schedules.

This is a seasonally certified position exempt from rate differential from overtime.

Pay & Benefits :

15.00 per hour, less applicable taxes and withholdings.

Housing and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the employee as part of the experience. (Many staff find that they save a lot of money working at camp since a lot of expenses are covered by camp.)

Gain valuable leadership and management skills that will help prepare you for future career opportunities and will reflect valuable work experience on your resume.

Becket-Chimney Corners is located in the heart of the Berkshires, which is internationally acclaimed for its arts and cultural venues.

Planned staff outings are available for staff time off. Camp provides transportation to local towns and cultural experiences for staff who do not have their own vehicle.

Work with staff from all over the US and from abroad. Many staff make lifelong connections working at camp.

Opportunity to make connections and life-long friends. Many of our staff travel together after camp season and connect for years to come.

Access to a large network of camp alumni who can support you as resources for internships and career development.

For staff seeking internship opportunities, we can help you connect with resources and / or customize aspects of your job to fit an internship structure. Inquire with your hiring manager about opportunities.

General Employment Requirements

While many of the skills described are important or required, please let us know if you have alternative experiences or skills that make you well-suited for a position. As a values-based organization, we feel you will be happiest with us if you embrace and share the ideals and values of Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. We strive to create a positive, supportive, and fun work environment for our staff. It is expected that every member of our staff team treats others in a kind, fair, and respectful manner.

General Working Conditions

Ability to work more than a 40-hour week with irregular work hours.

Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods.

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.

Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate in English.

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Must be willing to share a living space with other camp staff or camp groups.

Ability to work in an environment where smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are not allowed and where the possession and / or use of alcohol or recreational marijuana, even if staff is of legal age, on the camp property is prohibited.

Under Massachusetts state law, our campus is a drug- and alcohol-free zone. No one, regardless of legal age, is permitted to consume alcohol or drugs including nicotine or tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) on the Becket-Chimney Corners properties.

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA Inclusion Statement

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where campers, participants, families, and staff can discover and be their authentic selves. Through leadership, strategic planning, recruitment, training, and program development, we strive to be inclusive in our practices and to promote equity and opportunity for all individuals. We respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of every member of our community.

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