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SUPPORT POSITIONS

Summer Secretary/Office Assistant

summer camp employment The Summer Secretary/Office Assistant assists in the camp office and is responsible for answering phones, taking messages and/or camper registrations, running errands as needed, and completing other tasks assigned by camp administrators. The summer secretary should have excellent communication/phone skills, have the ability to type accurately and quickly, and should possess a good knowledge of computers and use of the Internet.
Pre-requisites:
  • Minimum age 18, or completed High School
  • Excellent Driving Record
line $320/week*
40 hours/week*
* Hours and work schedule can be flexible for this position, and may be paid hourly for part-time work commitments (less than 40 hours/week).

Maintenance Worker

summer camp job The Maintenance Worker(s) are responsible for maintaining all areas of camp. Duties include, keeping sites clean, delivering supplies to activity areas, running errands and completing other jobs assigned by administrative staff. Outdoor repair projects and light ranch work are likely tasks of maintenance workers. These staff members may also be asked to assist the transportation coordinator in vehicle maintenance of camp vans, buses, and trucks. Prior experience in these areas of work, is not necessary, but would be beneficial. It is also helpful if maintenance workers are able to drive manual transmission vehicles, but is not a requirement.
Pre-requisites:
  • Minimum age 18, or completed High School
  • Excellent Driving Record
line $320/week*
40 hours/week*
* Hours and work schedule can be flexible for this position, and may be paid hourly for part-time work commitments (less than 40 hours/week).

horsesaddlecowboy hat Groom

horse camp employment Roughing It hires a number of grooms to work at our riding sites. Grooms have the responsibility of feeding and grooming a herd of 30+ horses, and will be asked to tack and un-tack horses daily. It is expected, as part of daily duties, that grooms will shovel manure in all paddocks, arenas, and walking areas, and are in charge of keeping the entire riding site clean and well maintained. Grooms will occasionally be asked to provide first aid to horses with minor wounds. It is recommended that applicants for the groom position are very comfortable around horses, and have a strong background in horsemanship and riding.
Pre-requisites:
  • Minimum age 18, or completed High School
line $320/week*
40 hours/week*
* Hours and work schedule can be flexible for this position, and may be paid hourly for part-time work commitments (less than 40 hours/week).  Bonuses are based on duration of commitment for the summer.

horsesaddlecowboy hat Horse Feeders

Horse Feeders are hired as part of support staff, and are responsible for feeding a herd of 30+ horses, on Saturday and Sunday mornings and evenings. These staff members may choose to work additional hours on weekend days in order to assist with site maintenance and manure control. Opportunities to work Monday-Friday, or various days, are also available. Horse Feeders should have a good knowledge of horses, and must be comfortable working alone, around a herd of horses.
Pre-requisites:
  • Minimum age 18, or completed High School
line $15/feed*
hours vary*
* Horse Feeders are often paid $10.00 per feed, but will be compensated at the rate of $7.00/hour for additional time and work put in at the site.

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