What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Greater Burlington YMCA?
Ready to keep camp running smoothly behind the scenes? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for an Operations Manager to make sure everything from store sales to mail deliveries to transportation logistics is handled with precision and care. If you love problem-solving, keeping things efficient, and making camp magic happen (even if it means tracking down lost water bottles and forgotten postcards), this is the role for you!
The contract for this position is from June 5 through August 16. Possibilities of pre-season and post-season work are also available.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Keep Camp Running Like Clockwork: Ensure smooth operations so campers and staff can focus on making memories (while also making great ones of your own!).
- Stay Organized & On the Move: Manage the camp store, mail, transportation, and lost and found logistics.
- Make an Impact: Support campers, staff, and families by ensuring communication and operations are top-notch.
- Live the Camp Life: Spend your summer in a beautiful outdoor setting with housing and meals included in compensation!
What You’ll Do:
- Run the Camp Store: Manage inventory, train staff, and keep the store organized and stocked.
- Handle Mail & Packages: Oversee camper and staff mail, including sorting, delivering, and keeping track of incoming and outgoing packages.
- Coordinate Transportation: Organize airport pick-ups, town runs, and vehicle use while keeping everything on schedule.
- Keep Things Organized: Maintain systems for lost & found, mail sorting, store reports, and purchasing logistics.
- Support Communication: Respond to operations-related emails and camp inquiries.
- Be a Problem Solver: Help with various camp needs to ensure a safe, fun, and well-run environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must have a valid driver’s license and submit to a motor vehicle record check.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and great at multitasking.
- A problem solver who stays calm under pressure and keeps things moving.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, positive attitude.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Ability to navigate camp terrain, including uneven and remote areas.
- Strong visual and auditory awareness to ensure camper safety.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and remain active throughout the day.
- Endurance to stand, walk, and respond quickly to camp emergencies.
