Camp Office Specialist — Front Desk & Admin (Seasonal)

American Youth Foundation; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation seeks an Office Specialist to provide general administrative and site support during the camp season at Merrowvista in Tuftonboro, NH. You will welcome visitors, handle phones, sort mail, prepare packets, and assist staff and directors while engaging with campers and families.

When not performing office duties, you’ll assist with camp programming and activities, helping ensure health, safety, and a positive, inclusive community for youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 or older (Merrowvista requires 19) and some post-high school experience.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated administrative experience and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service: answering phones, welcoming visitors, addressing concerns.
• Previous experience working with youth and young adults.
• First Aid and CPR certification (training available).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the camp office for campers, staff, and families; provide excellent customer service.
• Sort and distribute daily mail and packages.
• Assist with camp administrative needs: assembling mailings, organizing luggage tags, prepping packets and distributing materials.
• Support camper health, safety, and wellbeing, monitor attendance, assist health team as needed.
• Inventory and track use of AV equipment (cameras, speakers, projectors).
• Participate in camp activities when duties allow, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Provide support in other areas, including temporary staff coverage as needed.
• Build relationships with campers to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate community.
• Model responsibility and compassion in all interactions.
• Communicate daily with supervisor and attend staff meetings; follow guidance.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

Youth experience

Teamwork

Self-starter

First Aid & CPR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

The American Youth Foundation seeks an Office Specialist to provide general administrative and site support during the camp season at Merrowvista in Tuftonboro, NH. You will welcome visitors, handle phones, sort mail, prepare packets, and assist staff and directors while engaging with campers and families.

When not performing office duties, you’ll assist with camp programming and activities, helping ensure health, safety, and a positive, inclusive community for youth.