Camp Host

THE POSITION Employment dates for this position are from May 2026 to October 2026 . Definition: Under immediate supervision, provides general office support to the Business Services Manager; assists camp guests; handles retail purchase transactions at the camp store; and assists staff with performing guest education and recreation activities. Supervision: Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. Supervision is provided by the Camp Business Manager. This classification may supervise lower level personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Greet and assist guests with reservation check-in. Answer phone, take messages, provide information, answer camper concerns, and direct guests to lodging. Explain camp rules and procedures. Maintain guest registration, lodge inventory, and office supply records. Operate cash register, collect, and count money. Operate computer and computer software for guest reservation and updating records. Follow staff policies and procedures. May supervise lower level staff. May assist in campground educational activities and special events/activities. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles of customer service and proper telephone contact practices. Principles of supervision and training. Basic filing and recordkeeping. Basic mathematical principles. Skill in: Use of modern office equipment, computer, and software programs to communicate, access information and/or prepare documentation. Ability to: Provide excellent customer service. Interact with staff and public in a professional manner. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of business. Schedule, train, and evaluate the work of lower level staff. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Experience: None required. Education: None required. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Age: Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment. Assessments: Pass a physical exam and a criminal background check. Pass a tuberculosis screening test. Training: Successful candidates must participate in mandatory staff training typically conducted in late May or early June of each year. This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of appointment. Transportation: Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Requirements: Work duties typically involve walking, bending, and stooping; and, lifting and carrying materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Environmental Conditions: Employees must be able to work outside in various types of weather, terrains, and elevations; exposed to cold weather conditions. Working Conditions: Camp Sacramento is situated in the Eldorado National Forest located in Twin Bridges, California. Employees are required to reside at Camp Sacramento May to August, with the possibility to extend through September. Employees in this position are required to work weekend and night shifts. This position does not have Benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific #J-18808-Ljbffr