Support Jobs at Summer Camps
Support jobs at summer camps cover a wide range of behind-the-scenes roles that keep camp running smoothly all summer long. From admin assistants and office staff to housekeeping, facilities, dining, and logistics support, support staff are the operational engine of every successful season. Whether you’re looking for steady seasonal work or a path into camp leadership, summer camp support roles offer strong community, meaningful impact, and broad exposure to camp operations.
As a support staffer at an overnight camp, you’ll work across admin, operations, facilities, dining, or housekeeping depending on the role, supporting program and leadership teams with the day-to-day work that makes camp possible. You’ll handle tasks ranging from paperwork and registration to event setup and vendor coordination. Many co-ed residential camps treat support roles as a great entry point into the camp world, with paths into specialist, admin, or operations leadership over future seasons.
What kinds of support jobs are available at summer camps?Roles include admin support, office staff, housekeeping, facilities, dining staff, drivers, and operations assistants. Most sleepaway camps need support staff across multiple departments throughout the summer camp season.
What qualifications do I need for support jobs at sleepaway camps?Qualifications vary by role. Most support positions value strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude. Background checks are standard for all support staff at residential camps working alongside kids.
Are support jobs at summer camps seasonal or year-round?Both. Many overnight camps employ year-round support staff for off-season operations, while others bring on seasonal teams just for the summer. Hours peak heavily during the summer camp season at residential camps.
What does the pay look like for support jobs at summer camps?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and specific role. Sleepaway camps often include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which makes the overall summer camp package noticeably more valuable than the base figure.
Are support roles a good entry into camp leadership?Yes. Many senior leaders and directors at sleepaway camps started in support roles. The cross-team exposure makes support work one of the strongest paths into broader camp leadership over multiple seasons.
Browse Summer Camp Support Jobs for 2027
Start Date: June 1, 2027
End Date: August 31, 2027
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
| Job Type | Setting |
|---|
| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2027
End Date: August 31, 2027
Working in the office at Camp Watitoh comes with an array of administrative duties that mirror the responsibilities of a traditional office, but more fun, since it’s in a summer camp setting. As the center of camp operations and the heartbeat of camp, our office staff is very much our communication hub and those who work there are an integral part of our camp community. The office staff are responsible for answering incoming calls, keeping parents updated, helping organize mail and working on special camp projects. We are seeking people who are a great mixture of professionalism looking to gain an immersive summer camp experience. The office gets to know every camper and has highlights of seeing them smiling on phone calls or when their face lights up receiving mail from home!
Responsibilities include:
– Being the 1st line of contact for all communication: answering phone calls from parents/camp families with a warm and welcoming voice, organizing tours, communicating with new camper families, organizing mail both internal and external (letters & emails)
– Acting as the hub of information and making sure campers, staff and parents have all the up-to-date information that they need
– Organizing camper phone calls home during the 3 phone call periods each day
– General administrative duties: data entry, running reports, word processing, spreadsheets photocopying, filing and storing paperwork.
– Making camp program announcements over the camp speakers to maintain the daily schedule
– Working on special projects for evening activities and special event days
– Spending time at our front gate, welcoming and announcing visitors
– Engaging as an active member of the camp community and assisting where needed!
