Office Associate

Commonpoint Queens; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals included

Housing provided

Travel stipend

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is seeking an Office Associate for their summer camp. This role involves managing communications, providing administrative support, and assisting with camp operations. The position runs from June 1 to August 3, with a remote option at the start.

The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, customer service experience, and be comfortable with various computer programs. Compensation includes $3,500 for the summer, along with meals, housing, and a travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service or office environment.
• Organized and reliable, with a love for lists and order.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in program physical set-up and closing.
• Manage communication with parents.
• Provide administrative support and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing/computer skills

Tools

G Suite

Word

Excel

Job description

Office Associate

Position Summary

The Camp Office is a focal point for communication between staff, campers and parents, and the position will involve a wide range of administrative duties including answering the telephone, dealing with mail and emails, assisting staff and campers, and keeping the camp days running smoothly. Ideal candidates are comfortable using basic computer programs (web browser, G Suite, word etc.), providing friendly phone support to camp families and lending a helping hand with whatever other (sometimes zany) tasks pop up throughout the camp day.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the physical set-up of the program prior to the start and in between sessions
• Assist with closing of camp or transition to next session
• Manage phones/communication with parents
• Provide administrative support and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Run errands, handling mail and other paperwork
• Coordinate supply lists, ordering & shopping, as well as maintenance & organization in the office
• Oversee airport arrivals and departures data
• Distribute daily schedules and organize materials for programs
• Assist staff with audio visual support
• Assist with ensuring daily pictures are taken and uploaded to website

Qualifications

• You have experience in a customer service or office environment
• You are organized and reliable, you love lists, schedules and order!
• You are a team player, able to live and work with people from all over the world
• You have a proven ability to learn and adapt quickly
• You are friendly and professional, with excellent communication skills
• You have typing/computer skills (knowledge of Word and Excel)
• You are able to work with repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and occasional lifting, bending and carrying of luggage and boxes of up to 50lbs
• You are at least 18 years old
• You like to have fun!
• Skills development and experience (which can also be used as an internship or for college credits)
• You will have the opportunity to gain a formal certification in the following areas: Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity & Work Ethic

Time

June 1, 2026 - August 3, 2026 (PT June 1-15 remote and FT June 16-August 3rd in person)

Compensation

$3,500 for the summer; meals and housing and travel stipend included

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, send your resume and cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role to [e-mail].