Recreational Operations Intern

Job Title: Recreational Operations Intern at ESF Camps & Pro Sports Programs

Location: 401 East Fourth St. Building 20, Suite B, Bridgeport, PA 19405

Function: Operations & Logistics

Position Objective/Purpose:

We are currently seeking motivated, reliable, and hard-working team members who believe deeply in the organization’s mission and display strong organization and communication skills. The Recreational Operations Intern, a key member of ESF’s Operations Team, supports 15+ day camps, plus Pro Team Sports Camps located throughout PA, DE, NJ, NY, CT, FL, and MD. In addition to ensuring that supplies get delivered during the camp season (mid-June through mid-August), the Recreational Operations Intern provides logistical and operational support and event planning & execution to our year-round Aftercare and Enrichment Programs as well as setting up and breaking down our open houses, pre-camp trainings, and alumni events. Daily responsibilities include receiving, inputting, sorting, loading, and unloading ESF supplies as well as organizing stock, maintaining inventory, processing, packing, and shipping orders. A keen attention to detail is a must, as the Recreational Operations Intern inspects products for defects and reports damages as needed.

Position Summary:

As part of ESF’s Operations Team, a Recreational Operations Intern is responsible for providing logistical support across all ESF’s professional and school site programs through warehouse operations, inventory, shipping & receiving and event management. This person is expected to build positive relationships with fellow Operations Team members, members of other departments, and onsite staff. The role involves a combination of physical warehouse-related labor, office/computer work, event planning, and occasional events and deliveries to camp locations.

Position Scope Factors:

• The Recreational Operations Intern is employed on a seasonal basis, May through August, Monday through Friday.
  
  • November-March, with the potential to extend through August: 20-40 hours per week.
  • September (optional additional month): 20-40 hours per week, part-time as well as full time work available
• Occasional weekend commitments and some flexibility with hours are possible.
• There is an allowance for scheduling based on school year start and end dates, as well as class schedule.
• There may be an option to work beyond these dates based on staffing needs.

Location:

• ESF’s Operations Center: 401 East Fourth St. Building 20, Suite B, Bridgeport, PA 19405.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships across internal departments (Finance, Talent Operations, Marketing, Admissions and Customer Engagement) as well as with external third-party vendors.
• Accurately process, package and ship orders
• Check, verify and fill out customer invoices.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
• Inspect products for damage; report as needed.
• Organize stocks and maintain inventory; restock as needed.
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received.
• Ensure warehouse/equipment is maintained on a regular basis.
• Safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area
• Follow all safety protocol and warehouse procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Ensure daily departmental objectives and goals are accomplished.
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.

Experience Requirements

• Previous or recreational operations, warehouse operations, or related experience preferred.
• Previous experience with event planning and execution is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of warehouse data systems and inventory management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, expert in Excel is a plus.
• Flexibility to work in multiple areas, including physical labor where needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail and results-oriented individual, with a positive attitude.
• Must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to focus on detailed information accurately.
• Ability to operate hand trucks and other necessary warehouse equipment.
• Prior experience working in an ESF camp or similar camp setting (preferred)

Education Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or college graduate with work experience and/or course work in sports management, recreation management, logistics, operations, event management or related fields.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Supplies & Logistics Director, Operations Manager, and at times the Director of Programming

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35 lbs. and climb stairs.
• Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.
• Ability to drive to ESF camp locations as needed.

Organization Overview:

ESF Camps & Experiences has been a vital influence in the camping industry since its evolution in 1982. ESF (Education, Sports, and Fun) features award-winning camp programs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Florida for people of all ages. ESF is considered one of the country’s leading camping companies and people developers.

ESF has benchmarked with blue-chip companies and organizations which include Disney, GE, Cirque du Soleil, Four Seasons, The US Marine Corps and IDEO. ESF operates an impressive portfolio of 40 nationally recognized Day Camps in multiple states (www.esfcamps.com), baseball camps with the Philadelphia Phillies (www.philliesacademy.com) in 4 states, basketball camps in 5 states with the Philadelphia 76ers (www.jr76erscamps.com). ESF has launched new programs in recent years, including BOLD Summers (www.boldsummers.com), our pre-college academic program.

Our Specialty STEAM Camps are specialty camp programs designed to prepare and encourage campers to be tomorrow’s leaders by immersing them in a FUN summer experience focused on innovation, creativity, communication, problem solving and collaboration. Our residential summer pre-college programs empower intellectually curious young adults and rising leaders to pursue their academic interests through engaging curriculum.

We also have a non-profit foundation which focuses on after-school mentoring and summer camps for underserved youth in 2 states (www.esfdreamcamp.org), and a non-profit foundation which provides a unique acting program to children and adults with physical disabilities (www.actingwithoutboundaries.org).