Operations Associate (Part-Time, Seasonal)

Job Description

Job Description

SHARPE RESERVATION OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life-changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities. Young people also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs. For more information, visit www.FreshAir.org.

The Fresh Air Fund owns and operates Sharpe Reservation which houses five of the six Fresh Air Camps, the Sharpe Reservation Environmental Center which serves over 18,000 visitors each year. The Fresh Aid Fund also operates Camp Junior, a camp for young people from the Bronx in Harriman State Park.

Position Summary

The Fresh Air Fund Sharpe Reservation is recruiting Operations Associates for our summer programs. Operations Associates work up to 40 hours per week, including regular weekend work. Summer season begins in June and goes until late August with the potential for additional work in the Fall.

Operations Associates support all Fresh Air summer programs with inventory management, logistics, and driving. Operations Associates are responsible for supporting the day-to-day logistic and supply management for all summer programs. A current driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operations Assistants work under the supervision of the Operations Coordinator. They help with all aspects of logistics for all Fresh Air summer programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Distributing and separating supplies for all FAF summer programs.
• Picking up special-order items from local businesses.
• Unloading, organizing, and keeping accurate inventory of different programs supplies.
• Cleaning and maintaining warehouse and Storage Containers.
• Logistical set up and moving of supplies for events at camps.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Facilitating linen exchanges at the camps
• Sorting and delivering mail

For staff over 21 additional responsibilities may include :

Qualifications :

Employment Period : Summer employment extends from mid-May to late August with the potential for September hours. There is a mandatory orientation. If hired for driving, there is also an additional driver's test.

Hours per week : Hours per week vary, maximum 40 hours per week.

Compensation : Salaries start at $16.50 / hr.

Benefits : None

Application Instructions

To apply please, submit an application. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please.

The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

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