Overnight Chaperone

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce seeks an Overnight Chaperone for a part-time, seasonal position running November 1 through April 30, 2027. Shifts are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. with a sleeping position after 11:00 p.m. as needed to support shelter operations.

The role provides a safe, welcoming presence for shelter guests, assists with dinner and evening routines, enforces rules, and helps maintain a calm environment so guests can rest safely overnight.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable and patient demeanor is essential.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with guests.
• Respectful and nonjudgmental attitude toward guests experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful presence for shelter guests during overnight hours.
• Serve dinner and assist guests with evening routines.
• Enforce shelter rules and expectations as needed.
• Maintain a calm, orderly environment to help guests rest safely.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to overnight situations.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Boundaries

Job description

Overnight Chaperone — Part-Time, Seasonal

The Overnight Chaperone is a part-time, seasonal position from November 1 through April 30, 2027, working 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.This is a sleeping position after 11:00 p.m., provided that shelter needs and guest situations allow.

The Overnight Chaperone is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful presence for shelter guests throughout the evening and overnight hours. Responsibilities include serving dinner, assisting guests with evening routines, ensuring shelter rules and expectations are followed, and helping maintain a calm and respectful environment where all guests can rest safely.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, dependable, patient, and comfortable working with individuals experiencing homelessness and other challenging circumstances. Chaperones must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries, address concerns or rule violations when necessary, respond appropriately to situations that may arise overnight, and treat every guest with dignity and respect.

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is the areas largest business membership organizationserving Currituck County, Dare County and Ocracoke Island.