Putnam Camp is a small, not-for-profit, rustic family camp in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Its capacity is 40 guests. Since 1877, families and individuals have vacationed at the Camp, their chief activity being hiking, though guests also enjoy a variety of other outdoor activities. The Camp provides rooms or small cabins and three meals a day for guests.  Our staff totals nine, including two managers. All staff members have one full day off per week. All positions offer salary, room, board, the use of laundry equipment, and a unique summer experience.  The Camp has a friendly, close-knit atmosphere, and staff members are encouraged to participate in its social life. The work schedule allows ample free time during the day for hiking, exploring, and enjoying the area. We have a strong preference for non-smokers.  

All staff should be able to maintain a positive and flexible attitude and should be willing to live simply, but comfortably, surrounded by woods and mountains. The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure that our guests have a relaxing, carefree, and enjoyable camp experience. Staff frequently consists of a mix of students that have grown up coming to Camp and have seen this as the ultimate summer job – a chance to romp around the mountains, eat great food, hang out with their peers, and get in great shape while getting paid.  We have also had a number of college athletes because of the great training opportunities.  From Nordic skiers to rowers, you can’t beat the opportunity to combine work, play and training. Applicants should complete the application materials below. Please send a completed application, resumé, and the names and telephone numbers of two work-related references. We will give first consideration to applicants who are available the entire season. 

We are currently looking for the following positions, but may be developing a new financial assistant or morning manager position.  Salary is based on experience.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Duties include routine maintenance tasks -- carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, gardening, lawn mowing, cutting firewood (using chain saw), and painting or staining. Applicants must have a driver's license, as the maintenance helper frequently drives the Camp pick-up truck. It is desirable for applicants to have some skills with hand tools and previous maintenance experience. The job has a fairly predictable schedule -- 8:30 to 4:30 -- with occasional evening responsibilities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

        MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

The maintenance supervisor is responsible for coordinating day to day operations of the physical plant. This includes routine maintenance tasks as well as longer term projects targeted at preserving the historic buildings or improving life at Camp.   Duties include coordinating and completing routine maintenance tasks -- carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, painting and staining.  Other tasks include maintaining chlorination operations, grounds, and trash removal.  Applicants must have experience in a maintenance and/or carpentry position. Experience with woodworking equipment and hand tools is required.  A valid driver's license is needed to drive the Camp pick-up truck.  The job has a fairly predictable schedule – 8:30-4:30 - with a willingness to address any emergency issues off-hours.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

BREAKFAST COOK &
LAUNDRY PERSON

This person will prepare breakfast six mornings per week, baking bread, muffins, coffeecake, and other pastries, as well as cooking eggs to order. Oatmeal and granola are always available. Fruit salad can be served occasionally instead of baked goods. In addition, he or she will bake cookies and make hummus for trail lunches. On the cook's day off, the breakfast cook will prepare dinner -- a cookout with salads, dessert, hamburgers, hot dogs, and non-meat burgers. There will be some responsibility for assisting the cook and helping in the kitchen if needed. To make this job full-time, laundry duties are included. These involve washing, drying and folding sheets and towels using the camp's commercial machines. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.  

DINNER COOK

Responsibilities include meal planning (with the manager) for three-course dinners and preparation of dinners six nights a week for 20 - 50 staff and guests. The cook must be willing and able to cook with fresh ingredients and to prepare both meat and vegetarian meals. Scrumptious desserts are expected. Professional experience is not required, though it helps. The cook will also assist with ordering food and keeping track of supplies and will keep the walk-in refrigerator organized. Training provided for a person with some knowledge and the right instincts!  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

PUTNAM CAMP
Application for Employment 2009

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Position for which you are applying:

1.  Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

2.  Will you be available the entire season (June 27 to September 5)? ________ 

      If not, specify the dates you are available. _____________________

3.  Please list any jobs you have held:  full or part-time, paid or volunteer.  Use another sheet if necessary.

      Name & address of employer

      Position held

      Responsibilities

      Dates

      Name & address of employer

      Position held

      Responsibilities

      Dates

4.  Why are you interested in working at Putnam Camp for the summer?

5.  Describe an experience in which you worked independently with a minimum of supervision.

6.  Describe an experience in which you worked exceptionally well as a member of a team.

7.  What jobs do you enjoy most and why?

8.  What jobs have been the most challenging for you and why?

9.  What skills, interests and experiences do you feel qualify you for this position?  

10.  Have you had experience working with the public?  If so, describe the nature of your experience and what you most enjoyed about this experience.

11.  What else about you would it be helpful for us to know?

12.  Please give the names and telephone numbers of two people who are willing to serve as references.  Indicate their relationship to you and whether the phone number is day or evening.

 Please attach your resumé.