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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $3,000.00 - $3,300.00
Benefits
Compensation
meals
Housing
Leadership experience
Communication skills development
Teamwork experience
Job Description
Fresh Air Fund Camps, established in 1877, is a renowned organization dedicated to providing children from New York City with transformative outdoor summer experiences. Over its long history, Fresh Air Fund has impacted the lives of more than 1.8 million children, opening doors to personal growth, exploration, and opportunities for leadership. The organization operates six unique residential camps nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, New York, offering a diverse range of programs tailored to varying age groups and interests. These programs include outdoor adventures, arts, and sciences, all designed to cultivate an enriching environment that supports both campers and staff... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years old by the start of camp
- Prior experience working in an office with strong phone skills required
- Interest in working with children
- A driver’s license is highly preferred
- Interested in working and living in the outdoors for the summer
- Emotionally mature with a willingness to work as a team player
- Flexible and willing to accept challenges and step outside your comfort zone
- Able to maintain a positive attitude
- Available for the entire duration of the summer program
Job Qualifications
- At least one year of college or equivalent is preferred
- Prior experience working in an office with strong phone skills required
- Bilingual language skills are a plus
- Interest in working with children
- Emotionally mature with a willingness to work as a team player
- Flexible and willing to accept challenges and step outside your comfort zone
- Able to maintain a positive attitude
- Available for the entire duration of the summer program
Job Duties
- Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures, sorting mail and correspondence, managing filing systems, and overseeing supply requisitions
- Answer incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner, providing information and assistance to parents, camp staff, and other callers
- Reconcile camper, cabin, and bus lists in the camp’s online database each session to ensure accuracy
- Relay important updates and communications to the Camp Director and administrative team promptly
- Manage the call-back system to ensure timely and effective communication between administrative staff and parents
- Prepare and organize paperwork for camper arrival and departure days
- Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure completion of orders, requisition of supplies, and any other required paperwork/forms
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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