2025 Camp Night Duty Staff

Overview:
The Night Duty Staff Member plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and smooth operation of the youth summer camp during overnight hours. This position requires a reliable, responsible, and compassionate individual who will be vigilant and proactive in overseeing campers, providing support to other staff, and addressing any issues that arise throughout the night. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to handle emergency situations calmly, and a passion for working with youth.

Specific Responsibilities:

Camper Supervision:

• Ensure all campers are safely in their assigned tipis at curfew.
• Monitor camper behavior during the night, ensuring they are settled and following camp rules.
• Assist campers with any nighttime concerns (homesickness, safety, etc.).
• Be a calm and approachable presence, offering reassurance when needed.

Safety and Emergency Response:

• Be the primary point of contact in the event of emergencies, including medical incidents or safety concerns.
• Respond quickly to any emergency situations and alert the appropriate team members as necessary.
• Follow all camp safety protocols and be prepared to act in any unforeseen circumstances.

Collaboration with Daytime Staff:

• Communicate important information about camper behavior, incidents, or concerns to the camp management team during shift handovers.
• Work closely with other camp staff to ensure a smooth transition between day and night operations.

Administrative and Log Keeping:

• Keep accurate records of any incidents, camper concerns, or events that occur during the night shift.
• Report any maintenance or facility issues that may arise to the appropriate team member.

Supportive Environment:

• Provide emotional support to campers who may need assistance during the night, whether it be for homesickness or personal issues.
• Foster a positive and inclusive camp environment, contributing to a culture of respect and care for all campers.

Living Conditions:

• Requires on-site living in shared staff quarters.
• A vegetarian option (that may include eggs and/or dairy) will be available for all meals. We do our best to accommodate other dietary restrictions; however, employees with special dietary needs should plan to bring food to supplement or replace provided meals. Please address specific needs with your supervisor.
• Typical days are 10 hours in length, with sessions that make for up to 10 straight days of work without a full day off. Each staff member will have at least 1 night off per session.
• Alcohol and drugs are not permitted on campus, even in personal living quarters.

Working Conditions:

• Must be physically able to move around 116 acres of camp property with varied terrain
• Must have visual, perceptual, and cognitive ability to recognize and respond quickly to health and safety concerns of students and appropriately re-direct any behavior that is misaligned with Caldera agreements
• Employee must carry out their duties regardless of inclement weather, which can include but is not limited to, heat, rain, wind, cold, and smoky or dusty conditions.
• Moments of quiet and non-activity are few and spread out
• Creating a cohesive staff environment round the clock can be challenging. It is crucial that staff see youth and adults through a strengths-based lens and prioritize creating the best possible youth experience at all times, despite what challenges may arise at the staff level
• Physical Demands (which can include bending, stooping, hiking, climbing and stretching) are: 25% Sitting, 40% Standing, 30% Walking, 5% Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Pounds 5 -80 lbs.

Working Hours: Typically from [specific hours, e.g., 10 PM to 7 AM], with flexibility required based on camp needs

Compensation:

• Salary/Rate of Pay: $110/day, with 1% increase for each year of experience working at Camp Caldera (not to exceed 7%)
• Training Salary/Rate of Pay: $50-75/day
• Room and board provided during days with programming; room only during non-programming days. A light dinner will be provided on staff arrival days. Brunch is served on the last day of each session.

Location: This is a seasonal position at our Arts Center-31500 Blue Lake Drive, Sisters, OR 97756 (transportation not provided)

Choose one or more sessions; placement is dependent on availability & scheduling (must be available for all dates in session(s) chosen). Must be available for training dates and on the following dates and times to start each session:

• PORTLAND Staff Training June 23-26
• SISTERS Staff Training July 1-2
• Arrive between 1:00-2:00 pm July 6* for the Immersion 1 (High School) session July 7-16
• Arrive between 4:00-5:00 pm July 19* for the immersion 2 (High School) session July 20-28
• Arrive between 4:00-5:00 pm July 31* for the Discovery 1 (Middle School) session Aug 1-8
• Arrive between 4:00-5:00 pm Aug 11* for the Discovery 2 (Middle School) session Aug 12-19
• Indicates Half day compensation

• Previous experience working with youth (preferably in a camp or recreational setting).
• Ability to remain alert, calm, and professional during overnight hours.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle stressful or emergency situations with confidence and clarity.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable during night shifts.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A genuine passion for working with youth and promoting a positive camp experience.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout camp grounds during night shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate objects (up to 25 lbs) as needed.