Office Manager

Position Overview

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combing educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

A Camp Business Manager oversees the operations of the camp Trading Post and office. They are responsible for keeping inventory of stock, managing camp financial documents, supervising sales, ordering new stock, and maintaining accurate records.

Today’s summer camp staff are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.

This is a seasonal position (mid-June to the end of July).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the trading post and camp office.
• Place and track all orders for trading post, program, and maintenance supplies.
• Verify the accuracy of trading post inventories and register reports.
• Prepare and distribute all pre-camp orders.
• Manage the administrative elements of the check-in process.
• Prepare and submit USDA milk reports.
• Make daily bank deposits.
• Maintain the petty cash account.
• Coordinate with the program director to establish a night clerk schedule.
• Monitor the working and living conditions of camp support staff.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and hygiene.
• Attend all meals and camp-wide activities unless excused by the Camp Director.
• Communicate with unit leaders, Scouts, visitors, and staff.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and counsel the camp support staff in the execution of their duties.
• Assist in camp staff training and staff orientation.
• Obey and enforce all applicable policies, practices, and procedures approved by the New Birth of Freedom Council and the Boy Scouts of America.
• Know, understand, and implement emergency action plans when needed.
• Relay any issues that could impact the safe and successful operation of the camp to the camp director immediately.
• Exemplify all aspects of the Scout Oath and Law and serve as a role model for staff and Scouts.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

Desired Skills

• High moral character.
• Working knowledge of Scouting
• Familiarity with Camp Tuckahoe facilities and traditions.
• Experience in accounting, customer service, and management.
• Auditory and oral abilities to effectively communicate.

Requirements

• Must be willing to accept and meet the Boy Scouts of America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
• 21 years of age or older.
  
• Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.
  
• Auditory and oral abilities to effectively communicate.
  
• The ability of sight, Medical approval by a physician to work. 
• Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.
• Physical ability to walk and lift 40 Lbs.
• Physical ability to participate in and instruct outdoor skills.
• The ability to see and hear  

Compensation

The New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America offers a competitive salary starting at $525/week, onsite housing, and meals.

The New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America, is an equal opportunity employer. The New Birth of Freedom Council does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

In accordance with Boy Scouts of America qualifications and requirements, I hereby subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, and the declaration of religious principle. I agree to abide by the Charter, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America. All camp staff members must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Applicants are not required to give any information on this form that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.