{"id":93335,"date":"2026-09-24T18:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T18:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/summer-camp-store-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T00:15:10","slug":"summer-camp-store-assistant","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/summer-camp-store-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camp Store Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ready to step into a dynamic retail and operations role managing camp store sales, gift shop inventory, and care package fulfillment? At Cub Creek Science Camp, you won&#8217;t just study retail and guest services concepts\u2014you&#8217;ll restock inventory, fill cabin supply orders, serve campers and staff, and support camp operations in a vibrant outdoor community!<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zurl.to\/lUra?source=Handshake\">CLICK HERE TO APPLY<\/a> and begin building real-world retail management and customer service experience for your resume!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2027 Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Staff Training: May 23 &#8211; June 5 (2 weeks)<br \/>Camp: June 6 &#8211; Aug 7 (9 weeks)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Serve <\/strong>campers and staff during store open hours, delivering exceptional customer service.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Restock <\/strong>retail inventory, organize product displays, and maintain clean store and storage areas daily.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Print<\/strong>, fill, and deliver care package orders, course supplies, and cabin requests.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Track <\/strong>inventory records, submit purchase orders, prepare weekly camper accounts, and print name tags.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Guide <\/strong>campers on daily schedules, activity choices, rule adherence, and facility cleanliness.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Apply <\/strong>positive guidance techniques to support campers&#8217; emotional and behavioral needs.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Complete <\/strong>daily store logs, attend staff meetings, and model professional behavior during parent check-ins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What You\u2019ll Gain (Resume-Building Transferable Skills)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Retail &amp; Inventory Operations:<\/strong> Direct experience in merchandise display, stock management, order fulfillment, and point-of-sale customer service.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Financial &amp; Data Administration:<\/strong> Practical skills in tracking camper accounts, generating store reports, and managing supply requests.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Behavioral Guidance &amp; EQ:<\/strong> Hands-on application of positive guidance, active listening, and conflict resolution with youth.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Customer Relations &amp; Teamwork:<\/strong> Professional experience interacting with parents, collaborating with staff, and maintaining team workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What We&#8217;ll Provide<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Competitive Pay:<\/strong> Starting salary of $4,050 for the 11-week summer season.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>All-Inclusive Living:<\/strong> Full room, board, meals, and laundry services provided on-site for the duration of the contract\u2014save on summer expenses!<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Camp Store Credit:<\/strong> Includes an additional $100 credit for snacks, gear, and supplies.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional Certifications:<\/strong> Opportunities for additional leadership training and certifications for qualified candidates.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Schedule:<\/strong> Position requires availability on-site 7 days a week (including weekends) for the contract period. 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