Camp Canteen Specialist (3411)

Camp Season - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the day-to-day operations of the canteen and assists in the office under the office manager; maintains stock of drinks and snacks; conducts inventory of all clothing, food, and beverages; is responsible for cash received at the canteen; supervises other staff members assigned to work in the canteen.   

Canteen  
⦁    Coordinates the stocking of the canteen with drinks and snacks, as well as the operation of drink machines, ensuring that popular items are always available. Orders are to be approved before being placed with vendors. Maintains a record of canteen supplies used for the camp program. 
⦁    Prepares a detailed inventory of all clothing, food, and beverages. Monitors any cash received at the canteen and turns it over to the Camp Office Manager.  
⦁    Maintains and cleans the canteen daily, including emptying garbage cans, checking restrooms, restocking supplies, and hosing the outside area.  Receives, records, and secures camper money on registration days.  
⦁    Distributes camp t-shirts for campers each week. Supervises other staff members assigned to work in the canteen.

Office Assistant
⦁    Assists with copying, filing, or other office responsibilities as needed. Assists with preparations for camper registration, including checking in paperwork.  
⦁    Collects and checks all USDA sheets for each camper at registration. Keeps USDA records at meals. Completes proper USDA forms for food deliveries. Keeps all USDA forms filed and in proper order for each camping period. Meets with USDA inspector.  
⦁    Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.  
⦁    Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
⦁    Ability to meet attendance requirements.  
⦁    Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
⦁    Some physical requirements of the Camp Canteen/Office Assistant position include endurance, which involves activities such as climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. 
⦁    Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate canteen/office equipment and perform various activities.
⦁    Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

Working Conditions
⦁    Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program at the available facility. 
⦁    Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions. 
 

Education and Experience
⦁    Two years of experience working with children in a camp environment is preferred.
or 
⦁    Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications
⦁    Certified in first aid and CPR

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled