Camp Executive Assistant

Job Description – Position filled for 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• answer emails, and phone calls, giving accurate information in positive, assuring manner, and relay messages to appropriate persons
• responsible for office@campwakeshma.com email account
• configure online registration and process camper registration information
• communicate effectively with visitors (families, prospective campers, vendors, past staff members, etc.)
• communicate effectively with all camp staff and campers
• keep confidential information private
• maintain expense reporting and document invoices for camp office (file invoices, camper paperwork, receipts, etc.)
• communicate with Camp Director regarding phone calls, visitors, bills, and issues with other employees and/or contractual workers
• help to maintain a clean office and work space
• send and receive mail, check PO Box, opening and sorting it when appropriate
• fill in as Camp Health Officer, as needed
• responsible for camp photos and camp digital photo site
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
To be worked out between the secretary and the Executive Director.

Program Director

Job Description – Position filled for 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead the leadership staff
• assist in the growth of the leadership staff through meetings
• promote high levels of communication with the waterfront staff to ensure a connected camp community
• communicate needed repairs to maintenance director and assistant
• develop and evaluate the day-to-day operation of the camp programs/activities
• help develop staff training
• help facilitate staff training
• work with the camp director to develop and facilitate emergency drills
• organize and arrange cabin assignments
• organize and arrange class assignments
• facilitate junior counseling program/class
• work to ensure camp passes health inspections
• hire, train, supervise, and evaluate unit leaders, counselors, junior counselors
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
The program director will get one 24 hour period per work week, from noon until noon,
excluding the first day and the last day of a camp week. If a work week is shortened to just 4 nights,
then no day off is given during that time.

Waterfront Director

Job Description – Position filled for 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead waterfront staff
• lead any staff member working at the waterfront (buddy board attendants)
• work to ensure a safe waterfront
• promote high levels of communication with program director and staff to ensure a connected camp community
• assist in growth of waterfront staff through meetings
• work with the program director to develop and evaluate the day-to-day operation of the waterfront
  programs, cabin activities, and classes
• help develop staff training
• help facilitate staff training
• work with the director and program director to develop and facilitate waterfront emergency drills
• conduct swim tests
• facilitate a waterfront class
• facilitate water carnival and all other “major” waterfront programs
• report needed repairs to the maintenance director
• help with waterfront maintenance
• ensure that waterfront staff has needed certifications
• hire, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards
• support operation of med shed
• participate in/assist with check-in/check-out procedures relating to campers’ health
• supervise and assist lifeguards in cleaning of bathhouse
• order, inventory, and monitor bathhouse supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap) as well as
  cleaning supplies
• work to ensure camp passes health inspections
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
The waterfront director will get two evenings off per week, from 5:00 PM to midnight,
unless a work week is shortened to just 4 nights. Then one evening off is permitted.

Store Director

Job Description – Position filled for 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead camp staff who assist in the camp store (work periods) and arts ‘n’ crafts class
• keep inventory of all store goods on a regular basis
• communicate with camp director regarding sales, inventory, and finances
• maintain a clean storage room, store, and arts ‘n crafts area
• wash, fold, and organize weekly lost ‘n found items
• facilitate arts ‘n crafts class
• balance accounts at the end of the week
• office clerk duties
• facilitate camp store at dances
• order camp store and arts and crafts goods
• during check-in, receive monies from parents to put in camper store accounts
• during check-out, sell merchandise on a cash basis and balance those sales
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
The store director will get one 24 hour period per work week from noon until noon excluding the first day and the last day of the camp week. If a work week is shortened to just 4 nights, then no day off is given during that time.

Kitchen Director

Job Description – Position Filled 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead kitchen staff
• facilitate preparation of camp meals
• inventory food and kitchen supplies
• order food
• maintain a clean kitchen and storage units
• work with families to meet special dietary needs of campers
• work with staff members to address special dietary needs
• provide camp office with weekly menus
• work to ensure camp passes health and state inspections
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Maintenance Director

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead maintenance assistant
• work to ensure a safe, functional camp
• keep camp director informed of maintenance needs and situations
• work and communicate with camp staff to ensure a safe, functional camp
• keep accurate record of hours worked – fill out timesheet and turn it in to camp director
• work to ensure camp passes fire and health inspections
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Health Officer

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Executive Camp Director

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• work to ensure a safe, functional camp
• meet with parents at check in to collect and organize health history forms and medication
• distribute medication after meals and in the evening to campers and staff members
• assist with any medical needs throughout the day and overnight as needed
• distribute left-over medications to camper/parents at checkout
• help with homesick campers
• live on-site to assist campers with medical needs 24 hours a day
• maintain a clean, functional, and organized health office/med shed
• keep all camper/ staff health information organized and accessible
• maintain the privacy of all camper/staff medical needs
• ensure that medications are kept locked up
• inform camp director of important medical issues
• report suspected abuse to camp director
• work to ensure camp passes health inspections
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Unit Leader

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Program Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead counselors, junior counselors, and campers
• report any signs of abuse to camp director
• help develop staff training
• help facilitate staff training
• mentor cabin counselors
• assist counselors with campers
• meet with homesick campers
• facilitate evening programs and other special activities
• facilitate a class
• conduct periodic checks of cabins throughout the day
• patrol cabin area during the day and evening
• lead songs after lunch and dinner
• lead flagpole announcements
• conduct camp tours
• fill in at other positions when coverage is needed
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Unit leaders will get one 24 hour period per work week off, from noon until noon, excluding the first day and the last day of the camp week. If a work week is shortened to just 4 nights, then no day off is given during that time.

Lifeguard

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Waterfront Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead campers
• work to ensure a safe waterfront
• facilitate a waterfront class
• help facilitate water carnival and other “major” waterfront activities
• be involved in camp program activities
• help with waterfront and general camp maintenance
• bath house daily cleaning and trash removal
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Lifeguards will get one night off per work week from 5 PM to 10 PM.

Kitchen Assistant

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Kitchen Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• assist in preparation of meals
• assist in inventory of food and kitchen supplies
• maintain a clean kitchen and storage units
• check and record cooler temperature
• help unload goods from food truck
• prepare late night baskets
• follow kitchen guidelines
• work with families to meet special dietary needs of campers – talk with them at check-in/check-out to
• ensure the camp has adequate information and the families are comfortable
• orientate dishwashers each week – remind them of responsibilities and procedures of the dishroom
• inform kitchen director or camp director of any problems relating to the kitchen/dishroom/lodge/etc.
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Kitchen assistants will get the evening of the cook-out off from dinner until taps.

Maintenance Assistant

Job Description – Position filled for 2026

Responsible to: Maintenance Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• work to ensure a safe, functional camp
• follow instructions from and work with the maintenance director
• keep maintenance director informed of maintenance needs and situations
• work and communicate with camp staff to ensure a safe, functional camp
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Maintenance assistant will have from 3 PM Friday to Sunday noon off unless there is an
urgent need. That need is at the discretion of the executive director.

Outdoor Education Coordinator

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Program Director & Executive Camp Director

Responsibilities:

• Promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• Create and implement dynamic, educational curriculum for nature and hiking classes
• Design lesson plans and free-time activities focused on local ecosystems, outdoor skills, conservation, and experiential learning
• Plan, design, and maintain hiking trails across more than 15 acres of Camp Wakeshma land
• Develop trail maps, install signage, and ensure trails are safe, informative, and accessible to campers of all ages and abilities
• Train staff on the usage of trails throughout the summer
• Oversee upkeep and cleanliness of the Nature Center
• Develop educational displays and assist with interpretive programs
• Maintain fire circles and surrounding areas, ensuring they are safe for group activities
• Lead or assist with campfire programs, providing a positive and educational experience for campers
• Prepare staff for emergencies, outdoor survival, and navigation
• Ensure staff are equipped with the necessary wilderness skills and knowledge to lead outdoor activities safely
• Wilderness First Aid or CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before the start date)
• Perform other duties as determined by the Program Director

Leave time:
The Outdoor Education Coordinator will get one 24 hour period per work week off, from noon until noon, excluding the first day and the last day of the camp week. If a work week is shortened to just 4 nights, then no day off is given during that time.

Senior Camp Counselor

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Program Director and Unit Leaders

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• must be 18 years of age
• lead junior counselors and campers
• report any signs of misconduct to the camp director
• greet campers and parents during check-in
• check cabin every 15 minutes during free time
• facilitate class
• work with homesick campers
• take part in a work period
• live in cabin with campers
• organize campers at flagpole
• conduct a headcount of cabin group when instructed
• help make sure campers are listening during directions and announcements
• sit with campers during meals
• sing camp songs after lunch and dinner with cabin
• properly check out campers last day of camp
• clean cabin at end of each week
• attend daily meetings
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Counselors will get 3 “nights out,” from just after taps to midnight, during weeks camp is in session from Sun.- Sat. For shorter weeks, they’ll get 2 nights out. During these “nights out,” counselors must stay at camp between the lodge and the waterfront unless given specific permission otherwise.

Camp Counselor

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Program Director and Unit Leaders

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• assist senior counselors
• lead junior counselors and campers
• report any signs of abuse to the camp director
• greet campers and parents during check-in
• check cabin every 15 minutes during free time
• facilitate class
• work with and privately point out homesick campers to mentor unit leaders
• take part in a work period
• live in cabin with campers
• organize campers at flagpole
• conduct a headcount of cabin group when instructed
• help make sure campers are listening during directions and announcements
• sit with campers during meals
• sing camp songs after lunch and dinner with cabin
• make sure that all campers have checked out the appropriate way
• clean cabin at end of each week – bleach mattresses, sweep floors, empty garbage cans, place
  items left behind in lost and found, turn off lights and fans, close doors
• assist in cleaning bath houses
• attend daily meetings to exchange information with camp directors
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Counselors will get 3 “nights out,” from just after taps to midnight, during weeks camp is in session from Sun.- Sat. For shorter weeks, they’ll get 2 nights out. During these “nights out,” counselors must stay at camp between the lodge and the waterfront unless given specific permission otherwise.

Junior Counselor/Dishwasher

Every Junior Counselor will have at least one week of Dishwashing.

Junior Counselor Job Description (volunteer position) – Now Accepting Applications for 2026

Must be 16 by first day of Camp
Responsible to: Program Director, Unit Leaders, and Counselors

Responsibilities:

• promote the attributes of the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• lead campers
• report any signs of abuse to camp director
• help unload goods from food truck
• assist counselors with their responsibilities (see counselor description)
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Junior Counselors will get one “night out,” taps to midnight. During this “night out,” junior counselors must remain at camp between the lodge and the waterfront unless given specific permission otherwise.

Dishwasher Job Description (paid position) – Now Hiring for 2026

Must be 16 by first day of Camp
Responsible to: Kitchen Leader

Responsibilities:

• promote the C.A.M.P.P. Wakeshma community
• clean and sanitize all dishes
• inventory cleaning chemicals and keep maintenance in camp director aware of low supplies
• conduct and record chlorine tests
• maintain a clean dishroom
• help jumpers clean and prep tables
• help unload goods from food truck
• take trash and recycling from lodge to proper receptacles
• inform kitchen director or camp director of any problems relating to the dishroom/lodge/etc.
• once dishwasher responsibilities are complete, work with cabin counselor in the role of junior
  counselor
• perform other duties as determined by the Executive Camp Director

Leave time:
Dishwashers will get one night out from taps until midnight. During this night out
dishwashers must remain at camp between the lodge and the waterfront unless given specific
permission otherwise.

Night Cook/Photographer

Job Description – Now Hiring for 2026

Responsible to: Kitchen Director, Executive Director

Responsibilities:

• promote the C.A.M.P. Wakeshma Community
• assist in preparation of meals
• prepare, cook, and serve all evening meals
• oversee all end day cleaning of kitchen/lodge cleaning
• check all end day food temperatures, and cleanliness of refrigerators and freezers
• inform Kitchen Director or Executive Director of any food or kitchen related issues
• attend classes, events, and camp activities to take pictures of campers and events
• maintain photography equipment
• end of each evening upload pictures onto cloud
• perform other duties as determined by Kitchen Director or Executive Director

Leave time:

Night Cook/Photographer will get the evening of cookout off from dinner until taps.