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Staff Positions
Summer Secretary/Office Assistant
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.
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Pre-requisites:
- Minimum age 18, or completed High School
- Excellent Driving Record
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$320/week*
40 hours/week*
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* 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).
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Maintenance Worker
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.
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Pre-requisites:
- Minimum age 18, or completed High School
- Excellent Driving Record
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$320/week*
40 hours/week*
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* 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).
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Groom
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.
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Pre-requisites:
- Minimum age 18, or completed High School
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$320/week*
40 hours/week*
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* 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.
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Ranch Hand
The Ranch Hand is part of the Roughing It support staff, and is responsible for many
tasks at our riding sites. S/he is responsible for the overall maintenance of the Ranch
Camp facility, and may be asked to complete minor repairs at our other riding sites as
well. Duties of the ranch hand include, but are not limited to, tacking and un-tacking
horses, shoveling manure, fence repairs and other site maintenance projects, as well as
occasionally providing first aid to horses with minor wounds. The ranch hand may also
be asked to assist Ranch Camp Counselors/Instructors with riding lessons, and will
often co-lead trail riding excursions. It is helpful if the ranch hand is able to drive
manual transmission vehicles, and also beneficial if s/he has had previous experience
driving tractors and other farm equipment. A strong background in riding,
horsemanship, and caring for horses and farm animals is recommended.
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Pre-requisites:
- Minimum age 18, or completed High School
- Excellent Driving Record
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$400/week*
40 hours/week*
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* 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).
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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.
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Pre-requisites:
- Minimum age 18, or completed High School
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$15/feed*
hours vary*
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* 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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