Student Worker, Conference Services Camp Assistant (Summer Position)

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2025 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2025 premium rates.

Job Description:

Position: Camp Assistant

Revision Dates: 2/21/2025

Reports to: Assistant Director of Conference Services & Events

Department: Conference Services

Salary Grade: Maryland Minimum Wage plus Room & Board

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location of Position: McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: 5/25/2024-7/20/2025

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuing basis

Scope: Provide support to the Assistant Director of Conference Services & Events 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 (25 ), 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, AV or Room Inspections.
• Identify and report all housekeeping and maintenance problems to Assistant Director of Conference Services & Events.
• 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 solve 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 Assistand Director of Conference Services.
• Transport and distribute camp/conference supplies and linens to appropriate locations.
• Attend 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, moving furniture, 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.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current McDaniel student
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work with others, give directions, and work well under stress.
• Ability to manage daily work assignments correctly and 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.
• Availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Flexibility - When it comes to non-traditional work hours (weekends, Holidays, and on call shift).
• Be committed to employment for entire summer program upon initial hire.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Available to work during the period of May 25-July 20, 2025.

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/stand 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.

Work Attire:

• Conference Services will provide each staff member with 2 polos, 2 t-shirts, and a name tag.
• When working, staff must wear pants or shorts, a staff shirt, name tag, and closed-toed shoes. (e.g., sneakers, tennis shoes, flats. NO sandals/Crocs.)

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.