Description
Job Title: Administrative Assistant for Camp Office
River Way Ranch Camp | Sanger, CA (On-Site)
6450 Elwood Rd. Sanger, CA, 93657
Full-Time, Year-Round | Hourly, Non-Exempt | $17.50/hour
Schedule: e.g., Monday–Friday; extended hours and some weekends in summer
Love staying organized and being the person everyone counts on? Join our year-round camp office team.
River Way Ranch Camp is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to keep our office running smoothly all year. This is a full-time office and front desk role with real variety: data entry and recordkeeping, customer service with camp families, supply ordering, and event logistics. Off-season, you'll focus on enrollment, records, and family communication. In summer, the energy picks up and you'll be at the center of camper records, parent calls, and opening and closing day operations.
No two days look the same, and you'll see the direct impact of your work on campers, families, and staff.
What You'll Do
Front Office and Family Communication
Answer phone calls and emails from parents about applications, forms, payments, sessions, and camp policies
Serve as a year-round point of contact for families, vendors, and staff
Prepare and distribute announcements and paperwork for staff and families
Help send daily camper emails to families during summer
Enrollment, Data Entry, and Recordkeeping
Enter camper applications and maintain accurate rosters and records in CampMinder and related systems
Upload camper forms, evaluations, and leadership comments to camper files
Document incidents and track camper medications, valuables, and forms
Maintain organized digital and paper filing systems and archive records according to retention policies
Assist with onboarding paperwork and background check processing for seasonal staff
Supplies, Inventory, and Logistics
Track inventory and order office, program, and health center supplies through the purchase order process
Receive, reconcile, and store incoming shipments and packages
Keep storage areas clean and organized
Help coordinate logistics for large events and camp opening and closing days
Administrative and Financial Support
Track petty cash and maintain accurate records
Support directors and leadership with scheduling, documentation, and follow-up
Help prepare staff training and orientation materials
Manage lost and found and contact parents about recovered items
Prepare end-of-season reports
What We're Looking For
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Comfort juggling shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs)
Nice to Have
Prior experience in an office, administrative, receptionist, or customer service role
Experience with CampMinder or similar camp registration or database software
Why You'll Love Working Here
Benefits, e.g., health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Perks, e.g., meals during summer, discounted camp tuition, beautiful outdoor setting
Stable, year-round position with a team that values your work
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work in both indoor office and outdoor camp settings, including high summer temperatures, noise, and outdoor elements
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to remain alert for extended periods and respond appropriately to emergencies