Housekeeping Assistant Job at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford

Overview

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded in 1988, provides free programs to thousands of children with serious illnesses and their families. The camp operates at the Ashford, CT facility, in hospitals and clinics, camper homes and communities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. This is a part-time Housekeeping Assistant role within our housekeeping team to support the cleanliness of camp programming sites and the effective functioning of residential, office, and programmatic spaces.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Lead Housekeeper and work independently.
• Clean and maintain all buildings.
• Perform laundry pick-up duties.
• Gather and respond to housekeeping supply requests during the summer.
• Ensure all assigned buildings are stocked with janitorial supplies.
• Assist with maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies, linens and bottled water.
• Demonstrate the core values of the organization.
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Six months of housekeeping experience is desirable, but not required.
• The ability to establish positive relationships with a variety of people in multicultural environments.
• The ability to remain organized and to manage time effectively.
• A proactive approach to work and an ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a willingness to engage and become a part of our residential programming community.
• Required to work weekends during the Spring and Fall programs.
• A willingness to work a flexible schedule that follows along with seasonal programming needs.
• An ability to work extended hours as needed.
• A willingness and ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• A willingness and ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and growth opportunities for high contributors. To apply, please use the provided link. Due to the volume of resumes received, you will be contacted only if there is interest in pursuing your application. No phone calls please.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and is committed to a diverse workforce.

EEO statements and related information are available as part of this description.