Camp Operations Assistant

Are you organized, creative, and ready to be a key player in making camp unforgettable? As an Operations Assistant, you’ll work alongside the Operations Coordinator to bring special events to life, from evening activities to exciting excursion days. You’ll also provide essential support to the Camp Program team, ensuring smooth operations across camp. If you’re passionate about creating amazing experiences for campers and staff alike, we’d love to have you on board for an action-packed summer at Chewonki!

• Location: Wiscasset, Maine (On Campus, Residential-Seasonal)

• Schedule/ 2025 Dates: June 16, 2025 - August 17, 2025

• Reports to: Operations Coordinator

• Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations Coordinator with planning and facilitating special events (i.e. evening activities, weekly events, once a session all-day events) and field trips.

  • Provide instructions to Generalist counselors and other staff. 

  • Promote events across camp, building excitement and interest. 

  • Set up and takedown all events with a support team, ensuring all supplies returned properly.

• Support the Program Team, including Program Head and Activity Coordinator, with various additional needs.

  • Perform general clerical duties.

• Oversee the supply closets, ensuring tidiness and organization and alerting the Operations Coordinator when items need to be replenished.

• Assist with special project tasks as assigned.

• Driving Responsibilities:

  • Periodically serve as the “on-call” staff member, ready to respond to any needs that may arise. 

  • Maintain accurate records of mileage and expenses related to driving duties.

  • Ensure the safe and responsible operations of camp vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass Criminal Background Check.

• Valid driver’s license and driving record approved by Chewonki’s Insurance Carrier required, must attend Driver’s Training. 

  • At least 21 years old (to drive participants).

• Creative mindset.

• Previous camp experience strongly preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills, experience with public speaking, preferred.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Attend required onboarding and training sessions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lb at a time.

• Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.

• Able to maintain attention and a high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Must be able to sit; use hands to finger, hand, or feel and talk or hear. 

• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Starting Salary: $3,500

• Incentives: travel stipend, Room & Board, refer-a-friend $200 bonus. 

Salary : $3,500