Office Associate

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; On-site; USD 35,544 - 42,575; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is seeking an Office Associate for the summer camp season, focusing on communication between staff, campers, and parents. Responsibilities include managing phones, providing administrative support, and ensuring smooth camp operations.

The ideal candidate has customer service experience, is organized, and can adapt quickly. This position runs from June 1, 2026, to August 3, 2026, with a compensation of $3,500 including meals and housing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service or office environment.
• Organized and reliable with strong attention to detail.
• Friendly and professional with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work with repetitive motion and lift up to 50lbs.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in physical set-up of the program.
• Manage communications with parents.
• Provide administrative support and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate supply lists and maintain organization in the office.
• Distribute daily schedules and organize materials.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organization

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Excellent communication

Ability to work in a team

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Title: 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

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].