Job Title: Temporary On Site Rental Support                                     Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Camp Namanu Executive Director                                  Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non exempt

Worksite: Camp Namanu

Work Schedule: 3-5 days/week, typically between Thursday-Monday

Seasonal Role: 4/15/2024 – 11/1/2024

Compensation: $150/day

Our Commitment to Equity:

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

Organization Overview:

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Founded in 1910, our comprehensive program starts with early intervention at the elementary level, bridges the learning gap for middle school, and helps students thrive and plan for bright futures during high school. During the school year, Camp Fire works in partnership with dozens of schools in the Metro Area. During the summer months, we offer summer camps in the Portland metro area and at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. Our programs directly serve over 4,000 kids ages 5-18 each year across an nine-county area, including programming in Clackamas, Multnomah, Yamhill and the greater Portland metro region. Camp Fire Columbia helps serve an additional 11,000 children and families annually through partnerships and special projects. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/

Position Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for on-site duties associated with Camp Namanu Rentals such as tours, check-ins, check-outs, leading pre and post rental cleaning, host duties and responding to needs during rental stays, etc. Rentals include outdoor school, retreats, team building on ropes courses, alumni weekends, family reunions, weddings, and summer staff weekend hosting. This position is required to live on site part or full time during the high rental season. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1) This role will come in contact with students, campers, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior and thoughtful and constructive communication with all.

       a) Ability to commit to learning and applying an equity lens to the delivery of rental programming and community engagement.

       b) Open to feedback and contributing to an environment of continual learning.

2) Hosts events at Camp Namanu such as weddings, corporate retreats, community rentals, and program focused weekends (craft weekends, day trips, and open houses).

       a) Manage site orientation and tours

       b) Manage pre and post-event set-up & cleaning, acts as onsite host during events, and works with additional staff as needed to        run programs such as the ropes course, archery, or lifeguarding.

3) Engages as a member of Camp Namanu staff and Camp Fire Columbia employee. 

       a) Supports the mission, purpose and leadership of Camp Fire and acts as an ambassador for Camp Namanu. 

       b) Serve as weekend host for summer seasonal staff and support Friday check-out and Sunday check-in. 

       c) Attends meetings and events as needed.

       d) Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Acts to support any other contracted rental support staff if needed.

Qualifications: Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· 

• At least 21 years old.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, report backs and prompt replies required in working with coworkers, volunteers, customers, and contractors; including  the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time and stress levels and proactively solve problems, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to interact with campers of varying age levels.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and carry out instructions.
• Ability to maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools.
• High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience.

Housing: This position is required to live on-site while hosting events and during rentals. Temporary housing options may vary depending on season and facilities rented.  Housing may be shared depending on available options.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: This position requires a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification, and a valid insurable Driver’s License. Association for Challenge Course Technology Level 2 Practitioner Certification and Certified Lifeguard or willingness to be certified are preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Commitment: Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff.Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.