St. Louis Clarksville Parish Catholic Youth Camp has a seasonal job opening for an Administrative Assistant. As an Administrative Assistant and Camp Counselor, you will support the Camp Director with the administrative needs of the youth camp while fostering a Christ-centered environment. This seasonal job will start on June 8 and end in August 2026, working 40 weekly hours.
Essential Functions
Administrative & Registration Support
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Maintain accurate camper registrations, health forms, waivers, and staff applications.
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Organize and update digital and physical camp records.
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Monitor camp email and respond to parent inquiries.
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Support check-in and dismissal procedures.
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Prepare attendance sheets, rosters, and weekly reports.
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Assist with processing payments and tracking balances.
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Serve as a welcoming point of contact for camper families.
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Communicate important camp updates and reminders.
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Assist with distributing newsletters and announcements.
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Assist with staff scheduling and daily logistics.
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Prepare materials and supplies for camp programming.
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Perform other duties as assigned in a spirit of service and mission.
Camper Supervision & Care
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Supervise a designated group of campers throughout the camp day.
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Maintain a safe environment by following camp policies and procedures.
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Take daily attendance and ensure proper check-in and dismissal.
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Address behavioral concerns with patience and consistency.
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Communicate concerns to leadership.
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Lead and participate in daily camp activities.
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Facilitate games, crafts, sports, and themed programming.
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Assist with setup and cleanup of activities.
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Encourage camper participation and foster positive group dynamics.
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Help execute special events and themed days.
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Model Christian behavior and Catholic values.
- Participate in daily prayer and faith-based activities.
Position Qualifications
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Practicing Catholic who supports and respects the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
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Desire to serve in Catholic youth ministry and help foster a Christ-centered camp environment.
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Experience working with children, preferably in a camp, school, parish, childcare, or youth ministry setting.
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Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage administrative tasks such as registrations, forms, rosters, and camp records.
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Clear and professional communication skills when interacting with parents, campers, and staff.
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Ability to respond to parent inquiries in a courteous, timely, and hospitable manner.
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Strong attention to detail when handling camper information, health forms, and administrative records.
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Ability to balance administrative responsibilities while actively supervising and engaging with campers.
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Ability to lead games, crafts, and activities with enthusiasm and creativity.
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Patient, responsible, and attentive when addressing camper needs and behavioral concerns.
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Ability to maintain a safe environment by following camp policies and safety procedures.
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Reliable, organized, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced camp environment.
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Positive attitude and willingness to serve wherever needed for the good of the camp community.
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Ability to work collaboratively with the Camp Director and fellow staff members.
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Must be at least 16 years old (or the appropriate age according to camp policy).
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Must complete required diocesan Safe Environment training and any applicable background check requirements.
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Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful camp culture.
Range: $15.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.
