Camp Office Specialist

Location: Midlothian, TX Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time About this opportunity:  Camp Hoblitzelle is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic Summer Camp Office Specialist to join our team this summer! In this vital role, you will be the heart of our camp’s administrative hub—keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes so our campers and staff can thrive. You'll be responsible for a variety of office-related duties such as managing correspondence, maintaining records, processing camper registration information, and supporting internal communications. If you love to keep things organized, enjoy multitasking, and have a heart for ministry through summer camping, this position is for you! Join us to build practical skills, experience life at camp, and be a part of something meaningful. Key Responsibilities:  Administrative Role: Prepare and process correspondence, registration, schedules, reports, and forms with accuracy and timeliness. Maintain office records and files; update databases, logs, and reports as needed. Answer phones and greet visitors in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner. Receive and distribute mail; manage outgoing mail and packages. Collect, process, and record camp fees and billings. Handle general clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, shredding, and ordering supplies. Maintain inventory of office supplies and request service for office equipment when needed. Assist with organizing meetings, meals, and meeting room setup. Participate enthusiastically in camp wide activities including special events and evening programs. Support the camp team in various program and activity needs as assigned by the Camp Director. Camp Community Engagement Actively promotes and embodies the values of Camp Hoblitzelle's summer camp program, fostering an environment that aligns with the camp's mission and principles. Encourages campers to embrace and embody these values throughout their camp experience. [Check out www.hoblitzellesummercamp for a detailed understanding of our camp's values.] Participates enthusiastically as a team member in all-camp activities, evening programs, and special events as directed with schedule. Integrates faith into daily activities, contributing to the spiritual growth and development of staff kids and campers within the Christian camp community. Program & Activities Assistance: Assists with camp program activities and other assigned tasks, collaborating closely with camp program, instructional staff and other team members. Promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times, in cooperation with camp rules and regulations. Engages in essential ministry duties, including sharing approved devotional content, participating in prayer sessions and camp worship times. Safety & Security: Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of children and campers during all camp activities. Reports all accidents to supervisors promptly and accurately, following camp procedures. What we are looking for: Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or GED preferred. Two years of clerical experience in a social service or camp setting preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience CPR & First Aid Certified or capable of passing qualification (Cert. opportunities provided during Staff Training week.) Must be able to pass a state and federal background check   Employee Benefits Experience & Growth – gain exposure in an exciting educational setting that blends fun with hands-on skill development. Cultivate resilience, fuel personal growth, and lay the foundation for success in any career path. Time to Rest – 24 hours off per week. Competitive Pay – with food & housing included Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Some physical requirements of the Camp Childcare position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.   Why Work for Us:  The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.   Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period December 4, 2024 – May 2, 2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled