Deer Mountain Business Operations Manager
Deer Mountain Business Operations Manager
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Business Operations Manager Deer Mountain Day Camp (yearround)
POMONA NY PARTTIME YEAR ROUND
CampHire is recruiting a Business Operations Manager to join the leadership team at Deer Mountain Day Camp a picturesque mountainside camp located on 25 acres in Pomona NY. Since 1965 Deer Mountain has served campers ages 315 from the New York City area as well as New Jersey Westchester Rockland County and Orange County.
This is a fulltime position in the summer and a parttime position from SepMay.
Summer hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7am6pm for the 39 days while camp is in session. Offseason hours vary and are flexible 10 hours per week). Compensation is $35k$45k plus health insurance retirement benefits and meals during the summer months. The position is based in Pomona NY.
Overview
Reporting to the Camp Owners & Directors this position is a member of the leadership team and a central logistics planning and administrative leader during the offseason and is responsible for managing daytoday office operations activities at camp throughout the summer. This position partners closely with senior camp leaders and is the primary contact for camper families and staff.
This role provides the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the culture and community at camp and be an influential voice in designing efficient systems that enable a seamless camp experience for campers and staff. The ideal candidate has a background in business administration and a passion for delivering elevated service experiences to customers.
What youll do
- Camper Registration: Manage camper registration from endtoend including processing applications tracking enrollment forms managing data records sending communication reminders and facilitating tuition payments.
- Office Communications: Manage camps general email inbox and voicemail responding to messages in a timely manner and relaying messages to relevant team members.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for all current camp families and staff ensuring seamless communication and a high level of customer service.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with thirdparty vendors that provide services to camp. Review renew and negotiate contracts on an ongoing basis.
- Billing & Accounting: Manage all aspects of Accounts Receivable including billing banking and credit card processing. Manage Accounts Payable reimbursement processes and payments to suppliers.
- People Leadership: Lead a team of seasonal office staff and a Transportation Director providing direction coaching and feedback throughout the summer.
- Camper Recruitment: Support new camper recruitment by providing quality and responsive communication to prospective families with the goal of closing new leads. Assist with the planning of onsite and offsite camper recruitment events.
- Office Administration: Manage all aspects of office organization equipment & supplies including a calendar of events and appointments for leadership staff. Master functionality of camp database program Campminder.
- Transportation: Manage the planning and administration of camper transportation to/from camp. Key activities include organizing bus routes camper assignments managing bus vendors overseeing a Director of Transportation (seasonally) and organizing staff to support camper pickups and dropoffs.
- Summer Logistics & Coordination:
- Manage daily attendance lunch forms and orders.
- Health Center Procure medical supplies manage health records and coordinate communication with parents.
- Food Service Assist Chef with ordering menu planning and processing invoices.
- Support Camp Mom to ensure campers & staff with food allergies and dietary restrictions are properly cared for across all areas of camp
- Oversee camp Security function.
Who you are
You are meticulously organized.You take pride in the precision of your work. You follow through with your commitments on time and on budget always. Nothing gets by you.
You can handle complex stuff.Logistics is in your DNA. You know how to add structure and build processes. You can jump into a new technology platform and quickly figure it out.
You have a passion to serve.You believe giving is better than receiving. You lead with empathy and a hospitality mindset. More than anything youre in this to serve others.
You believe in the power of camp.You understand the innerworkings of camp. You know firsthand the value and impact camp provides. You have a passion for strengthening culture and building inclusive communities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 year experience in office admin and/or business operations required
- Experience in customer service/hospitality preferred
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word MS Publisher and Excel and ability to quickly learn new systems and platforms required. Experience using camp platforms preferred (Campminder)
- Must be based within driving distance of Pomona NY
About Deer Mountain Day Camp
At Deer Mountain each child becomes an unforgettable part of our story. Since the Katz family founded the camp 1956 we have all been committed to the same goal: to help every camper enhance their positive qualities and embrace who they are as each becomes a unique and essential part of our community. We offer campers ages 315 a sleep away camps range of activities facilities and staff in a day camp setting. Taught by experts we scout out these activities give each child a chance to try and learn new things excel at some and always have a blast. Our transformative 25 acre mountainside setting located in Pomona NY. We serve campers from Manhattan Brooklyn Jersey City and Hoboken as well as campers from Westchester Rockland and Orange Counties.
About CampHire
CampHire is a recruitment partner of toptier summer camps in the US. We have access to hundreds of camp jobs from counselors to nurses and everything in between. We believe camp is the best a summer job has to offer. Like great camps we encourage our candidates to come as they are. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms and are committed to inclusion across race gender age religion identity and experience. Everyone is welcome.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
