Summer Camp Housekeeper/Laundress

4 months ago


Big Canoe, United States The Salvation Army Full time

About this opportunity:

Performs a variety of housekeeping duties for a camp; cleans restrooms, offices, and other camp facilities; washes, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the neatness and cleanliness of the camp facilities on a daily basis. Incumbent also functions as a music instructor to assist and support the musical component of the Music Conservatory Program

 Key responsibilities:

Cleans camp facilities and offices; collects, washes, folds, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the accountability of linens. Maintains camper laundry schedule on rotation as well as daily laundering of camper laundry.  Washes camper’s laundry and return to counselor.  Assists in securing linens for campers without proper linens.  Monitors light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replace light bulbs as necessary.  Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.  Cleans windows, dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.  Guides the work of music instruction in helping children and youth to succeed in school by increasing their involvement and motivation; and helping them to set personal goals. Supervises the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment. Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods. Assists with and supports an assigned group of campers during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.  Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience. Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.  Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions. Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.  Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.  Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Conservatory Director.  Performs other duties as assigned. Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with campers, or leading in Christian songs, etc.

What we are looking for in you:

No formal education or experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Conservatory Housekeeping/Laundress position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate housekeeping/laundress equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.