Camp Operations Intern

***This is a seasonal position from June 1st - August 1st, 2025***

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Summer Operations Intern will assist the Adventures administrative team with all summer program operations. Intern operations include but are not limited to compiling camper profiles, uploading and organizing camper data, ensuring all camp materials stay fully stocked, weekly grocery runs, assisting the camp nurse with medication administration, coordinating weekly van, room, and common space cleaning, assisting with camp drop-off and pick-up, assisting with set-up and teardown at sports sites, and collecting photos and creating a slideshow for the weekly closing ceremony. The Ops Intern will step in to work with campers 1:1 or act as a support staff for coaches and sports specialists if needed.

TASKS

• Assist the Summer Adventures team where needed
• Maintain proficient organizational skills
• Work in an outdoor environment requires situational awareness and quick thinking.
• Stay in consistent communication with the Adventures administrative team
• Work with individuals that have challenging behaviors which may include physical aggression toward others
• Answer phones, communicate with parents, file paperwork, make copies, and pick up necessary camp supplies.
• Plan and facilitate activities
• Shop for staff and camper food during certain weekends
• Keep inventory of cleaning and operational supplies, and resupply when necessary
• May be asked to work directly with campers or join in on activities

IN ADDITION

• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags
• Must provide a current CPR/First Aid certification
• Applicants are required to have and use their own phone for work duties 
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)

DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.

The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

• R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.
• E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.
• S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.
• P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!
• E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.
• C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.
• T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.