Administrative, Marketing & Communications Associate

About Camp Shane

        Camp Shane operates the country's leading weight loss camp and programs for children and young adults.  We have been in business for forty-two years  and have a loyal following of thousands of campers and their families who are passionate about Camp Shane.  We have recently expanded to three separate locations; two in New York and one in Arizona and are planning additional locations.  Camp Shane has been featured on various media, including MTV, The Tyra Show, CBSnews.com and Time Magazine. We are seeking a year round associate who is interested in a career running a growing and exciting business that helps kids and young adults improve their lives.  We will consider all levels of experience.

• Office operates out of Croton-on-Hudson, NY from September - May.
• June - August, office staff relocates to main camp, situated on 100 beautiful acres in southern Catskill Mountains near Liberty, NY.
• Fall & winter seasons fairly quiet, currently with four people working full time & several part time staff.
• Spring & summer seasons busy.  Office staff expands to 8 people when we move to camp.
• Office hours increase to six days a week during the summer season.
• Casual dress & casual working environment year round.   
  
• Enjoy participating in Camp activities and spending time with campers and staff.
  

Job Responsibilities

Duties include everything and anything involved in running a small business such as:

• Talking to parents, campers and staff members, answering emails and phones, paying bills, handling payroll (Quickbooks - we will train), ordering supplies, and organizing.
•  Responding to family inquiries by mailing information, doing computer data entry and accounting after campers and guests enroll.
  
• Assisting with marketing by doing research, helping write copy for blogs, newsletters, etc.
• Depending on your skills, using Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Final Cut.
• During the summer months, supervising summer office staff.
  

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great at computer technology.
• Have skills and enjoy phone conversations with prospective camp families, writing, blogging, Facebook, Twitter, video editing, graphic design, website maintenance, and email marketing. 
• Interest in nutrition, fitness and weight loss would be a plus.     

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary between $32,500K- $42,500+K, depending on experience; higher salary possible for more experienced candidate with managerial skills.
  
• Room and board at Camp included during June - August.
• Optional health & dental insurance.
• Opportunity for added responsibility and significantly higher pay over time.   

Come join the Camp Shane family! 

For more information about our company, see:  www.campshane.com; www.campshanearizona.com and www.shanedietresorts.com.