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Title: 2026 Summer Camp Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R000 - University Housing

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10

Posted Salary Grade: $9 an hour

Contact Person: hrlstudentstaffjobs@eku.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

EKU Housing & Residence Life fosters the development, engagement, and success of our residential community by providing a welcoming environment.

The Summer Camp Assistant (SCA) plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality customer service and operational support for summer camp and conference guests. SCAs assist with building preparation, check-in and check-out processes, guest services, and facility management, all while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

Time Commitment & Schedule
Camp Assistants will work an average of 10-15 hours per week providing the above services for our camp and conference guests. In addition to these hours, camp assistants will serve on-call when camps and conferences are on-campus. Flexibility is essential, as schedules may include weekdays, evenings, mornings, and rotating weekends.This position requires adaptability and availability to accommodate the varying demands of summer camps and conferences.
Dates of Employment:
For 2026, this position will begin on Saturday, May 9 and continue until Saturday, August 16.

Benefits Package
Compensation includes a $900 stipend andprovided housing in the summer residence hall. Any additional hours worked will be paid at the hourly rate of $9.

Candidates must complete their applications through both the Eastern Kentucky University Career Site and the Housing and Residence Life eRezLife System (https://eku.erezlife.com/staffapp/jobs/) by the deadline of April 6th, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Only fully completed applications will be considered for review.

For any questions or additional information about student staff employment with Housing and Residence Life at Eastern Kentucky University, please email hrlstudentstaffjobs@eku.edu. A member of the Student Staff Hiring Committee will be happy to assist you.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Leadership experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Time management and organizational abilities

Licensure & Certifications: Qualifications:
Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and be a full-time EKU student (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 9 credit hours as a graduate student) for the Fall 2026 semester, or be enrolled in summer courses.
Must be in good judicial standing with the University.

Job Duties:

• Ensure facilities meet cleanliness, safety, and functionality standards, including conducting room inventory checks and preparing camp buildings for guest arrival. - (Essential)
• Maintain common areas and guest spaces according to required standards. - (Essential)
• Greet guests professionally, provide essential stay information, assign rooms, and distribute keys/fobs while enforcing security policies. - (Essential)
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing guest inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring guest needs are met. - (Essential)
• Monitor premises for safety hazards, security breaches, and emergencies, responding as needed. - (Essential)
• Execute check-out procedures, including room inspections, key/fob collection, resetting facilities, and reporting damaged or missing items. - (Essential)
• Complete hands-on training in building preparation, guest services, check-in/check-out procedures, and emergency response. - (Essential)
• Attend staff meetings and participate in practical training exercises to enhance service delivery and teamwork. - (Essential)
• Serve on-call overnight to assist camp and conference guests and respond to emergencies. - (Essential)
• Work complimentary desk hours in occupied residence halls outside of check-in/check-out periods to provide exceptional customer service. - (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: After successful submission of this online application, candidates should continue to check their EKU email for updates.

Candidates must complete their applications through both the Eastern Kentucky University Career Site and the Housing and Residence Life eRezLife System (https://eku.erezlife.com/staffapp/jobs/) by the deadline of April 6th, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Only fully completed applications will be considered for review.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.