Office Aide

Location: Eastsound
Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

COMPENSATION: $95/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $101/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season: $107/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons: $113/day.

SUMMARY

Office Aides provide administrative support in Camp Orkila's main office and camp store, communication and support for members and guests, and leadership to staff at Camp Orkila on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. Office Aides support camp programs generally including facilitating camp activities and supervising youth participants as needed. Office Aides are supervised by Assistant Directors and perform other duties as assigned.

This position may be an authorized driver.   .

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online pingandoutdoorleadership.org

What you'll get from working at The Y

* Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle

* Free access to mental health resources

* Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Supervises assigned seasonal staff by training, observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving.

* Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision. Ensures that all campers are accounted for and safe at all times.

* Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group.

* Provides professional and courteous communications with members and guests via email, phone, and in person.

* Assists in managing the mail room, camp store, and/or laundry facilities.

* Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.

* Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.

* Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.

* Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.

* Attends staff meetings.

* Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training.

* Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.

* Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

* Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL

This position is required to live onsite  travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

* 21 years old or older strongly preferred

* Current CPR and First Aid certification.

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