Bay Cliff is uniquely different from other summer camps in that we provide the clothing for the children while they participate in the two months of therapy and summer camp fun. The Laundry-Linen Room is a bustling hub of activity each day as campers routinely bring the laundry to be cleaned, and the counselors daily select the clothing for their campers. The Linen Room Coordinator plays a vital role in making this process work and in making sure that we, as a whole camp, always present ourselves in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Laundry/Linen/Housekeeping Supervisor, Camp Directors
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A) Have fun, enjoy being with children, & enter enthusiastically into camp-life, activities, & routines.
B) Take pride in your work that reflects on the cleanliness & orderliness of camp at all times.
C) Greet all (including visitors & guests) with a spirit of hospitality.
D) Participate in the general camp program. This includes attendance at meals, helping Program staff with evening programs needs, and participating in all-camp activities such as the 4th of July celebration and Bay Cliff’s annual (but surprise!) birthday party.
E) Clean & maintain their personal living quarters at the beginning, during, and at the end of camp.
F) Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor and Camp Directors.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Carry out the daily operations of the Linen Room:
a) Sort and fold camper clothing by sizes and arrange neatly in stacks on shelves.
b) Sort and match socks according to sizes and place in bins.
c) Mend all torn clothing and linens that can be repaired.
d) Organize and straighten stacks of clothes on shelves, hanging clothes, etc.
2. Supervise aides assigned to help carry out the operations of the Linen Room.
3. Provide brief orientation to all staff regarding Linen Room procedures while in the building and for the distribution of clothing, towels, and bedding.
4. Assist counselors in selecting appropriate clothing for the campers.
5. Help campers to learn good manners & social skills when coming to the Linen Room and selecting clothing.
6. Sort donated clothing to determine what can be used at camp and what will be given to a thrift organization.
7. Help provide clothing, costumes, or cloth material for shows, dances, and special events.
8. Work closely with Laundry/Linen/Housekeeping Supervisor.
9. Make a list of what is needed (types of clothing, sizes of clothing, etc.) and let Supervisor know.
10. Organize the upstairs storage areas and rotate clothing down into the main stacks as needed.
11. Welcome visitors, and give brief tours of Linen Room while describing the daily operation.
12. Keep the Linen Room clean, neat, and organized at all times. The effect on visitors when they first walk in should result in an exclamation of “Wow!”
QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
B) Must be friendly, responsible and mature.
C) The ability to sew and mend clothes is preferred.
D) Need to have the desire to keep things orderly and clean.
E) Need to have the ability to work with others in a spirit of cooperation, patience, and respect.
F) Must be positive and able to take direction.
G) Need a desire to live/work in a camp setting.
H) A love for children is a must!
Revised 2009
