River Camp Administrative Assistant

General Description

The River Camp Academy Administrative Assisstant reports directly to the River Camp Academy Site Director. This individual is responsible for conducting camp family outreach prior to the start of the camp sessions, managing daily camp rosters, conducting daily check in/check out of participants, management of required liability forms, communication with school districts as necessary, and providing staff breaks as necessary. The River Camp Academy Administrative Assistant will help further the mission of the Trust through communicating with camp families, school districts, and Trust staff to help ensure participation of hundreds of campers from local school districts. This individual will serve as a liaison between camp families, school district staff, and the River Camp Academy Site Director.

River Camp Academy Duties

· Act as liaison between school district(s), camp families, and the River Camp Academy Site Director

· Contact all registered Fresno Unified School District families minimum three times to confirm attendance prior to session start date(s)

· Provide informational emails to camp families prior to session start date(s)

· Collect and organize all necessary liability forms

· Perform daily check in/check out of campers

· Ensure camper emergency information is updated daily

· Ensure camper grouping information is updated daily

· Coordinate outreach opportunities at school district sites for program staff recruitment and distribute flyers/informational materials in the community as necessary

Other duties may be assigned over the course of the summer.

Starting Rate: $18/hr

Time Commitment

The River Camp Academy Administrative Assistant will be responsible for parent/guardian contact prior to session start date(s), will attend Fresno Unified School District virtual trainings prior to session start date(s), will participate in portions of staff training in late May or early June, and will be on site during camp sessions. Administrative Assistants will work part time until River Camp begins, and will work full time during camp sessions. Camp dates for this position have not been finalized and may be subject to change.

Essential Functions & Qualifications

· Minimum completion of one year of college coursework or 2 years equivalent experience in administrative duties.

· Experience working within the formal education system is preferred.*All individuals working with children must submit to a DOJ background check through LiveScan service and Fresno Unified upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.

· Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, swim, use hands/fingers (dexterity), lift up to 40 lbs, and work outdoors in heat (sometimes exceeding 110°F).

· Current drivers license is strongly preferred.

· Reliable transportation is required.

· Bilingual or multilingual strongly preferred (Spanish, English, Hmong).

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to the e-mail kkincaid@riverparkway.org with the subject line “River Camp Academy Administrative Assistant.” Position open until filled; final applications due by April 18th, 2025.

The San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18