Camp Kitchen & Support Specialist

It takes lots of people with a variety of skills to make camp great. Nearly all staff live in a cabin with campers and lead activities during the day. We hire staff with skills in the following areas: Waterfront – boat driving, sailing or canoeing Ropes Course – experience climbing or facilitating Sports – nearly all traditional sports including archery and tumbling Fine and Performing Arts – including photography, magic and international cooking Videography Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Food Service Medicine – future nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physicians can get great practical experience and documented clinical hours Available Positions Cabin Counselors Cabin Counselors work in pairs and have primary responsibility for the health, safety, and personal development of 8 to 11 campers each session. Counselors may also teach and/or assist with activities throughout the day based on their skill set and the needs of the camp. Cabin Counselors sleep in cabins or lodges with their campers at night. Residential Summer Positions Eligibility: Cabin Counselors must be at least 17 or 18 and graduated high school, although most are 19‑22 and have finished at least one year of college. Cabin Counselors must attend Staff Training week and are typically at camp all or most of our 8 camper weeks. There are over 80 Cabin Counselors on staff each summer making up nearly half of our overall summer staff. Specialty Staff Specialty Staff lead activities for campers throughout the day in their area of expertise – waterfront, ropes course or creative arts. Specialty Staff live in cabins with other specialty staff, not with campers, and they have their time off during part of each evening. Specialty staff who live nearby camp can also be day‑time only staff if they prefer to go home each night. Waterfront – all Waterfront staff are lifeguards. We can train you here at camp. In addition, waterfront staff drive speedboats, lead paddlesport activities like canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding, and teach sailing. Ropes Course – safely lead campers on our world‑class ropes course including our zipline, giant swing, climbing tower and more. Creative Arts – lead campers through activities in both performing and fine arts including dance, musical theater, guitar, art, crafts, international cooking, magic and more. Residential and Day‑Only Summer Positions Eligibility: Specialty Staff must be at least 17 or 18 and graduated high school, although most are 19‑22 and have finished at least one year of college. Specialty Staff must attend both the Specialty Training and Staff Training weeks in early June and are typically at camp all or most of our 8 camper weeks. There are 30+ activity specialists on staff each summer making up approximately 15% of the overall summer staff. Kitchen Staff Kitchen Staff spend around 6‑7 hours each day in food service including food preparation, serving and cleanup. During the rest of their day, they help to support free‑time activities in the camp store and game room, and help with other support roles at camp such as sorting camper mail. Kitchen Staff can either live in cabins with campers or in cabins with other kitchen and specialty staff. Kitchen Staff who live near to camp can be day‑time only staff if they prefer to live at home for the summer. Support Staff Eligibility: Support Staff must be at least 16 although most are 17‑19. There are approximately 30 kitchen staff at camp each summer. Specialized Support Staff (Summer) Specialized Support Staff play a significant role in the camp program. They do not live in cabins with campers but rather live with other specialized support staff. The following specialized support staff positions are offered: Medical Assistant – transport campers and staff to medical services, administer medications, provide first aid and assist with medical documentation. Earn 500+ documented clinical hours. Photographer – capture photos of campers and staff in all of their activities. Videographer – capture and edit video of activities at camp. Office Assistant – answer phones and emails, run errands and do general office work. Maintenance Staff – grounds, landscape and building maintenance. Assistant Cook – assist with preparation of camp meals. Food Service Staff – assist with preparation, meal service and cleanup. Security Staff – nightly security and facility checks. Housekeeping Staff – regular cleaning of bathrooms and meeting spaces. These positions are not required to live at camp. Medical Staff (Summer) Medical Administrator – Full summer commitment. Responsible for all administrative and logistical aspects of camper and staff medical needs: health form records, tracking and analyzing health visits, restocking health center supplies, filing required reports, training medical assistants, coordinating licensed medical staff and communicating with parents. The Medical Administrator is not required to live on site although housing can usually be provided. The role typically commits to serving multiple years. Licensed Medical Staff – One, four, eight or ten week commitment. Two licensed medical staff live at camp each week. Licensed Medical Staff are typically parents of campers that work one or two weeks of the summer. Applicants interested for the entire summer are welcome too. Applicants must be either a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, or Physician. Physician's and PAs should hold a Maryland license. RNs and CRNPs are not required to have a Maryland License. Housing is provided. Medical staff are primarily responsible for first aid and medication administration. Medical Staff can either be paid directly or send their camp‑aged children in exchange for their services. Interested applicants should contact the Sandy Hill Office for more details. Retreat Staff (Spring, Fall) In addition to camp in the summer, Sandy Hill hosts many weekend and weekday retreats for churches, schools and other large groups before camp – from March through early‑June, and after camp – from mid‑August to late‑November. Our Retreat Staff perform a variety of guest support duties including food service, housekeeping, groundskeeping, ropes course facilitation, light maintenance and lifeguarding. Most Retreat Staff are also part of our summer camp staff and then stay‑on for the fall or return early in the spring before camp starts. There are even opportunities to work year‑round in support of these programs. Retreat Staff can be part‑time for local staff although most are full‑time and live at or near camp. The largest need for Retreat Staff is in the fall from mid‑August through November. Housing is also provided. Leadership Staff (Summer) The leadership staff are primarily previous Sandy Hill Camp summer staff. In total they make up about 10% of the overall summer staff. Unit Leaders – serve as the front‑line support, mentor and advocate for the staff and campers of a specific age group. Responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of their counselors and campers. Unit Leaders live in the cabin area to build meaningful relationships with their unit. Area Directors – Positions offered in Creative Arts, Sports, Ropes, Waterfront, Program and Medical. Oversee the program and staff for a specific activity area. Responsibilities include designing and implementing safe, high‑quality instruction and activities for campers, supervising and mentoring a staff of college‑age students, and maintaining the area’s equipment and facilities. Hours: Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from early June to mid‑August (dates vary). Housing and food provided. Local staff may commute. Most have completed college and commit to multiple summers. Two‑Week Director – works directly to support the unit leaders, staff and campers in the two‑week unit. Additional administrative duties. Acts as the “acting Camp Director” on two‑week camper weekends both at camp and off‑site trips. Housing provided. Program Directors – responsible for coordinating daily camp activities and evening programs. Run meals, plan weekly themes and skits, take attendance and facilitate evening programs. Although they play an active role in daytime activities, their primary focus is the execution of evening activities. Housing provided. Kitchen Directors – responsible for training, supervising and mentoring the Kitchen Staff. Work alongside staff in the kitchen for one shift per day – either Breakfast‑Lunch or Dinner‑Snack. Housing provided. Junior Staff Directors – responsible for training, supervising and mentoring the CIT, JC and AC programs. Read more about the SALT Program at Sandy Hill Camp. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sandy Hill LLC