Winter/Spring 2027 – Office Staff

Muskoka Woods; Canada; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Shared staff accommodation

Job summary

Muskoka Woods in Rosseau, Ontario, seeks office and retreat staff who support MW Core Values and have a passion for working with youth. The role involves administrative duties, guest service, and team-based problem solving across camp and retreat activities.

The position runs January 3 to June 20, 2027. Pay is $220 CAD per week plus room and board, with shared on-site staff accommodation. Candidates should show strong administrative and customer-service skills and enjoy teamwork.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and youth as core value guidance.
• Administrative skills and strong work ethic are essential.
• Heart for customer service with a collaborative team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Help guests and staff in emergencies.
• Maintain supervision and assist in rounds.
• Travel around camp with guests.
• Participate in 6–8 hour activity blocks daily.
• Lead both small and large group activities.
• Communicate clearly with staff and guests by phone and in person.
• Assist with lifting and projects (10–30 lbs).

Skills

Passion for children & youth

Administrative skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that welcomes everyone to an experience for a lifetime. We are located on the shores of beautiful Lake Rosseau and specialize in summer camp, school trips, group retreats and leadership development for all ages. We exist to inspire youth to shape their world.

Job Description

From September to June, the Schools & Retreats team turns ordinary weeks into extraordinary adventures! Whether it’s middle schoolers zip-lining for the first time, high schoolers bonding over campfires, or adults recharging on a team retreat and enjoying the food and facilities, we create life-changing experiences for everyone who visits. Each year, we welcome over 25,000 guests - students from grades 6 to 12, corporate groups, and church retreats. This team brings energy and excitement, creating memories that last a lifetime.

The Main Office is the hub of all information at Muskoka Woods. The Office staff deliver excellent customer service to both staff and guests, assisting administratively and actively problem solving. They will handle general office tasks, including evenings and weekends, ensuring everything runs smoothly. They are responsible for answering calls, assisting guests and staff at the front counter, collecting feedback through surveys, managing the lost and found, and registering visitors and guests. Heads up: office staff also help out with dish shifts and occasional work projects to keep everything running smoothly!

Staff are required to attend all meetings as outlined during staff training including Cadence and Small Group.

**Please note: All positions are required to work in other areas including program, washing dishes, housekeeping, grounds keeping and snow removal, and office coverage.

Skills and Attributes Required

Muskoka Woods is looking for staff whose personal values match the MW Core Values which includes having a passion for working with children and youth.

Applicants must have administrative skills, a strong work ethic, a heart for customer service, a positive demeanour, be able to take initiative and work well on a team.

$220.00 per week plus room and board

Contract Dates

January 3 - June 20, 2027

Essential Functions Required

• Be able to help guests and staff in emergencies
• Have the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of guests and/or staff
• Have the ability to travel around camp with guests
• Join in on activities for 6 - 8 hours a day
• Lead both small and large group activities
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and guests both in person and on the phone
• Participate in work projects that involve lifting and carrying 10 - 30 lbs

Additional Notes

• All staff are required to uphold the Muskoka Woods Vision and Mission, Core Values and Aspirations, as well as all policies and procedures as outlined during our Staff Development Week held at the beginning of your contract.
• All staff stay in shared staff accommodation.
• All Staff are required to live on property in Rosseau, Ontario for the duration of their contract.