United South End Settlements (USES) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving children, teens, adults, and seniors through programs in art, education, technology, and social services. USES operates in three locations in the South End – Harriet Tubman House, South End House, the Children’s Art Centre – and Camp Hale on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. Please visit our website at www.uses.org.
Camp Hale was established in 1900, Camp Hale operates on the belief that all youth, particularly those from urban environments, will benefit from challenging opportunities for physical, mental, and social growth and development. The goal of Camp Hale is for each camper to leave camp with an enhanced sense of well-being, improved social skills, and awareness of personal potential. Each summer, 200 young men and women ages 6 to 15 years old head to lakeside cabins in the heart of the White Mountains, located on Squam Lake in New Hampshire
The Camp Hale Season is two and a half months long with four camping sessions –sessions I & II for boys 6 to 14 years old, and sessions III & IV for girls 6 to 14 years old.
Summer 2017 Camp Staff must be available from June 18 through August 26.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Cook is a counselor who in addition to providing guidance, leadership, and support, also works with the Head Cook to plan and prepare meals which meet the nutritional needs of the campers and staff. The Assistant Cook is supervised by the Head Cook.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with youth-related work experiences, camping experience, and/or one year of college. The ability to work successfully with inner-city campers and other camp personnel is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with planning and preparing meals and monthly menus; Assists with maintaining inventories and food orders; Assists with meal preparation, snacks, and special food requests. Lives with a group of 6 to 8 campers and help each camper adjust to life at camp.
COMPENSATION: $3,000 for the Season
TO APPLY: Email resumes and cover letter to: humanresources@uses.org
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