Office Specialist

Company: American Youth Foundation

Job Description

Overview
The American Youth Foundation-Merrowvista is a nonprofit outdoor and experiential education center specializing in youth development and character building for young people ages 8-18. We are a co-ed organization that runs onsite residential programming and wilderness adventure trips, all with the focus of helping young people discover and develop the best in who they are. The Office Specialist will support the camp programs by providing general office support throughout the camp season including running the camp store, assisting with clerical duties, sorting mail, taking photos and updating the website. The Office Specialist is often the “face” of the organization and interact on a daily basis with camp families, vendors and clients.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
The American Youth Foundation enthusiastically welcomes staff and participants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. AYF seeks to continually assess our practices through a broad lens of cultural competency and is committed to taking action and changing for the better of all. We are firmly committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally and all are highly encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

Set a high standard of personal neatness, promptness, manners, language, attitude and participation.
Answer phones and provide excellent customer service to our many families, vendors and clients.
Run the camp store and assist with store accounting.
Sort the daily mail.
Take pictures of campers and camp activities, write camp updates, and post them daily on our website.
Assist with office tasks such as filing and assembling mailings.
Participate in community activities and meals, and strive to model the mission and values of the American Youth Foundation.
Buddy with an in-camp cabin:
- Eat one meal per day with Buddy Cabin when in camp.
- Join in and/or facilitate occasional small-group activities with Buddy Cabin.
Support the in-camp program by reading stories and helping with homesick campers during the evening.
Support the adventure trips program on a rotating basis while they are in camp, lead downtime activities and games.

Essential Functions:

Ability to respond to and direct groups of children and/or staff in an emergency.
Ability to talk on the phone and use a computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications:

Minimum 18 years of age.
Two or more years office experience preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of computer, typing and basic math skills.
Willingness to serve as a role model to young people.
Willingness to participate in morning and evening community activities.
Ability to be flexible in supporting office, store and program needs as necessary.

Benefits: