Operations Jr. Associate

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Mentorship & feedback

Recommendation letter support

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a Summer Camp Operations Jr. Associate to support inventory, materials, and logistics at partner high schools and sites. You will help manage supplies, equipment, and records while ensuring smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and strong communication with staff, campers, and families during a fast-paced camp season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Ideal for recent graduates entering college or current students.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory, equipment, and camper records.
• Previous experience in administrative support, inventory management, events, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced camp environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize camp inventory, ensuring supplies and equipment are stored and accessible.
• Monitor inventory levels and fulfill supply requests from staff.
• Identify low-stock items and submit replenishment requests to Program Director.
• Own the site's weekly Inventory Metric with records and updates.
• Maintain camp water stations and ensure they are replenished daily.
• Conduct routine inventory and equipment audits and report discrepancies.
• Support daily camp operations and special events and related logistical needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Administrative support

Inventory management

Event operations

Children/youth experience

Communication skills

Reliability & professionalism

Team collaboration / adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Operations Jr. Associate

Camp Description, Locations, Website

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Operations Jr Associate

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and follow established operational procedures.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling inventory, equipment, documentation, camper information, and other operational records.
• Previous experience in administrative support, inventory management, event/program operations,, or a similar environment is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively and professionally with campers, coworkers, leadership, and families.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism, including the ability to follow schedules, procedures, safety expectations, and leadership direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced camp environment, supporting camper supervision, classroom and enrichment activities, transitions, field trips, special events, and other operational needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and organize camp inventory, ensuring supplies, materials, and equipment are properly stored, labeled, and easily accessible throughout the summer.
• Monitor inventory levels and fulfill supply requests from teachers, coaches, and other staff members accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify low-stock items and submit replenishment requests to the Program Director before supplies reach critical or out-of-stock levels.
• Own the site's weekly Inventory Metric, maintaining accurate inventory records and providing updates on inventory performance, shortages, and outstanding requests during weekly staffing meetings.
• Maintain camp water stations, including filling and replenishing water throughout the day and ensuring all designated water stations are refilled and prepared at the end of each day.
• Conduct routine inventory and equipment audits, documenting discrepancies and reporting missing, damaged, low-stock, or out-of-stock items to site leadership.
• Support daily camp operations and special events, including site setup, classroom materials, technology/equipment management, field trips, Field Day, Competition Day, move-in/move-out, and other logistical needs as assigned.

Camp Hours

*Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

Compensation

Starting at $15.50/hr

Why Join Wiz Kids?

As a Jr. Associate, you'll gain hands‑on professional experience while developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem‑solving. Throughout the summer, you'll receive mentorship and feedback from camp leadership, take ownership of meaningful responsibilities, and build experience you can add to your resume. Team members who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities, plus you'll receive Wiz Kids gear for the summer!