Essential Duties:

Guest Services

• Assist with program needs and equipment including locating and constructing.
• Be responsible for property tasks assigned such as firewood, pool, special maintenance projects, tours, camp prep and shutdown.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the guest services coordinator.
• Work on the ropes course as a certified operator.

Housekeeping

• Help turn over buildings in weekly housekeeping changeovers.
• Uphold Young Life standards of cleanliness and proper cleaning procedures.
• Perform housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and any other cleaning as directed by the housekeeping supervisor.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the housekeeping supervisor.

Food Service

• Participate in food preparation.
• Perform calculations to determine proportions and measurements.
• Set tables for meals.
• Participate in meal clean-up including, but not limited to: bussing tables, washing pots, operating washing station, re-stocking equipment.
• Participate in meal service.
• Operate within Young Life sanitation standards.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the food service manager.

Landscaping/Maintenance

• Empty trash bins located around property.
• Sweep or use a backpack blower to clean porches, basketball court, etc.
• Lawn maintenance including, but not limited to: cutting grass, weed-eating, planting, watering, etc.
• Wash camp vehicles.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the sites and facilities superintendent.

Retail

• Organize store and snack bar merchandise.
• Operate Point of Sale system.
• Make change. 
• Process end-of-shift store/snack bar reports. 
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the retail manager.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift materials up to 50 pounds and perform other physical tasks such as stooping, reaching, pushing, squatting, kneeling, climbing, etc.
• Will be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
• Job responsibilities will include outdoor work, which will mean exposure to various changes in weather (cold, heat, rain and snow).
• Job responsibilities may vary depending upon the critical needs of the property.
• This fall seasonal job opportunity has a start date of August 22, 2024 and an end date of November 22, 2024. It includes opportunities to work in Food Service, Guest Services, Retail & Housekeeping. During the interview process, we will determine what area you'll concentrate in, but you'll get experience in many departments at camp when you join our camp minded staff.
• Trail West Lodge is located in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado where the fall leaves are bright and you may even get a dusting of snow during your time here. Housing is provided. Meals are provided when groups are in, but there's a grocery store nearby & a full kitchen in your accommodation for when groups are not in camp.

Note: This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.​

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school education.

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Job:

• Previous work experience required.
• Previous or current involvement with Young Life preferred.

Notes:

​Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

How To Apply:

​Submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.

Questions?​ Please contact Sutton Motsinger