Human Resources & Recruitment Manager, Deer Mountain Day Camp (year-round)

POMONA, NY | FULL-TIME | YEAR ROUND

CampHire is recruiting a Human Resources Manager to join Deer Mountain Day Camp, a picturesque mountainside camp located on 25 acres in Pomona, NY. Since 1965, Deer Mountain has served campers ages 3-15 from the New York City area, as well as New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland County and Orange County.

This is a full-time position based year-round in Pomona, NY. Winter hours are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm with occasional weekend support required. Summer hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm for the 39 days while camp is in session. Compensation is $60k-$65k plus health insurance, retirement benefits, and meals during the summer months.

Overview

Reporting to the Camp Owners & Directors, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for all staffing related activities for Deer Mountain’s 100+ seasonal staff. The position is responsible for developing hiring strategies and staff engagement programs, as well as being the central contact for staff members throughout the year. The primary focus areas of this role are staff recruitment, onboarding & training, employee engagement, and HR administration. In addition, candidates should have well-rounded knowledge of payroll, comp & benefits, HR systems, and social media marketing.

If you are an HR or recruiting professional with a passion for cultivating talent and serving your community, this is the job for you.

What you’ll do

Recruitment: Manage full cycle recruitment activities to hire 100+ seasonal staff. Key activities include designing a hiring strategy, sourcing candidates, screenings & interviews, candidate selection, contracting, background verification, and onboarding.
Onboarding & Training: Partner with the leadership team to develop staff orientation, training tools and resources to support ongoing professional development for staff.
Employee Engagement: Plan and lead employee engagement events throughout the year to foster a community that reflects Deer Mountain’s philosophy and mission.
Marketing & Employer Brand: Elevate Deer Mountain’s employer brand by presenting a compelling value proposition to candidates across social channels and job sites.
Marketing & Employer Brand: Manage camp’s social media channels and support general marketing/sales activities, including camp fairs, events, tours and phone sales.
Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to create a competitive compensation plan and incentive program to attract and retain the best talent.
HR Administration: Collect staff paperwork, conduct background verifications, and manage employee records. Oversee staff payroll, hiring systems, staff communications, and reporting.

Who you are

You take ownership. You are accountable for personal and team results. You take initiative without being asked. You get your hands dirty when needed. You lead by example.
You are meticulously organized. You take pride in the precision of your work. You follow through with your commitments, on time, and on budget- always. Nothing gets by you.
You can handle complex stuff. Logistics is in your DNA. You know how to add structure and build processes. You can jump into a new technology platform and quickly figure it out.
You are guided by values. You believe in doing things the right way with unwavering integrity. Teamwork, collaboration, and creativity are at the heart of your work.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years experience in human resources, camp operations, outdoor education, or related fields preferred
Bachelor’s degree in HR management preferred
Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and ability to quickly learn new systems and platforms required. Experience using camp platforms preferred (Campminder)
Must be based within driving distance of Pomona, NY

About Deer Mountain Day Camp

At Deer Mountain, each child becomes an unforgettable part of our story. Since the Katz family founded the camp 1956, we have all been committed to the same goal: to help every camper enhance their positive qualities and embrace who they are – as each becomes a unique and essential part of our community. We offer campers ages 3-15 a sleep away camp’s range of activities, facilities, and staff in a day camp setting. Taught by experts we scout out, these activities give each child a chance to try and learn new things, excel at some, and always have a blast. Our transformative 25 acre mountainside setting located in Pomona, NY. We serve campers from, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hoboken as well as campers from Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties.

About CampHire

CampHire is a recruitment partner of top-tier summer camps in the US. We have access to hundreds of camp jobs, from counselors to nurses and everything in between. We believe camp is the best a summer job has to offer. Like great camps, we encourage our candidates to come as they are. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms, and are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience. Everyone is welcome.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your personal email?
What are your preferred pronouns?
Do you live within driving distance of Pomona, NY?
Please share your relevant HR & recruiting experience and/or experience working in a youth setting.

Ability to Relocate:

Pomona, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Human Resources & Recruitment Manager, Deer Mountain Day Camp (year-round)