Housekeeping Utility

Description

Camp Mendocino is a residential summer camp located in Northern California, four hours north of San Francisco and spread over 2,000 acres. We provide transportation between San Francisco and Camp at the start and end of the summer. All Camp employees are expected to live, sleep and work  a program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF), we are dedicated to providing children and teens with safe, fun places to learn and grow, with professional staff to offer support and guidance, serving as caring mentors and role models.

Who are we:

We’re not just a summer camp—we’re a community. We provide a safe, transformative outdoor experience for youth from diverse backgrounds including youth from some of San Francisco’s least resourced neighborhoods; grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and joy. Our staff culture values growth, teamwork, professionalism, and fun.

Who are you:

You are a youth-centered role model with strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and a love for the outdoors. You collaborate well, bring creativity and patience, and are eager to learn, grow, and support a diverse community of campers and staff.

Position Purpose

The Housekeeping Utility Staff assists the Camp facilities crew to wash, dry, organize, and sort camper and staff laundry. This position is responsible for the continued cleanliness of camper and staff clothes, guest bedding, and assisting with other housekeeping duties. Housekeeping duties may also include dishwashing, maintaining a clean dining hall, cleaning guest rooms to prepare for arrival or arranging guest bedding.

Other duties include managing camper lost & found items and general cleaning around Camp.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support to all areas and departments at Camp
• Daily laundry loads
• Wash and dry soiled laundry and bedding
• Maintain a clean and organized laundry room
• Organize camper lost & found clothing
• Provide campers with extra clothing or bedding as needed
• Clean guest rooms and bathrooms
• Support dishwashing and cleaning in the dining hall
• General housekeeping tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills

• Experience in maintaining clean facilities
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with youth in a positive manner
• Willingness to spend time independently cleaning and organizing
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers
• Being a strong role model
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills

• Commercial laundry experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours (with breaks)
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°

Schedule

• Temporary/Seasonal Summer position.
• Applicants should be available June 12 - August 6, 2026 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County).
• Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Lodging

Lodging is provided for all staff on site. Laundry Staff will not be required to stay in a cabin with youth on a regular basis, but will be assigned bunk-style indoor housing that may be shared with up to 3 other staff members.

Benefits

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: in-person counseling + 24/7 confidential mental health support.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependant on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry level,…