| Salary | Job Type | Setting |
| Starts at $2500/summer | Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Come spend the Summer of a Lifetime in The Berkshires!
Camp Danbee is currently hiring passionate, skilled individuals to be great roles models for our campers! Our camp counselors spend their summer in various roles at camp, instructing our campers in everything from athletics, waterfront, outdoor adventure, creative arts and more!
The Role:
Some of your duties will include: answering phones and parent questions, mail and package sorting, basic clerical work, computer system usage, creative projects for camp organizational needs, and anything else that needs doing to ensure the children have a magical camp experience is the basic office staff description. Our office is in the center of camp and each day is different!
Required Skills:
- Professional phone etiquette and previous experience with customer service
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Google Drive and it’s applications and ability to learn a new computer system called “CampMinder” where our camper data is stored.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team.
- Problem Solving, Organization, and a Positive Attitude
The Perks:
- Salary starts at $2500 for a Freshman in college and increases from there
- Travel allowance in addition to salary
- Room, board, and staff t-shirts
- Internship credit*
- Experience The Berkshires, meet people from all over the US and the world, and have the summer of a lifetime!
*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.
| Job Type | Setting |
| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
More than half of our summer staff are not counselors but are what we call support staff, an integral part of the operation of camp. Support staff members are essential to Cheley’s success and an amazing way to join our staff community. Within our support staff, we have ten teams. Four of these teams have several different positions, including
food service,
media,
medical and well-being, and
program coordinators. Although some positions within a team don’t directly work together, most do.
Support staff members live together in designated camp property cabins and are typically 18 years old. They play an integral part in role modeling. Being on support staff is a very important position, and the choices they make affect the entire camp experience.
All support staff need to have the ability to communicate and work effectively with peers, have the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at camp, and have the physical strength and endurance necessary to complete assigned tasks. A positive attitude and a sense of humor are essential. Support staff must be prepared for long hours, minimal personal time, and many rewards.
- Barn Crew, Camp Stores, Child Care, Laundry, Office, Transportation Crew
- Food Service: Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Storeroom Manager, Munch Inn Manager and Assistant
- Media: Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer
- Medical and Well-being: Nurse, Nurse Aide, EMT, Doctor, MESH Support Specialist
- Program Coordinators: Crafts, Ceramics, Woodshop, Riflery, Ropes Course, Outcamping, Rockstock, Hiking/Backpacking
Be a part of an awesome Admin Team! We hire staff to work in the camp office answering phones, doing data entry, filing and organizational prep. During scheduled time-off, staff are able to enjoy all activities that camp has to offer! Admin Staff do not live in a cabin with campers, but share housing with other non-bunk staff.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with management, employees, vendors and customers in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Strong organization skills
• Strong problem solving, documentation, research and resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Reception cover including managing the phones and greeting visitors
• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of office
• Prepare mailings for all other departments when necessary
• Provide support to other departments when necessary
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