Dining Hall Coordinator

Overview

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Dining Hall Coordinator. This person will lead the program and atmosphere of our dining hall during meals, creating a fun, creative, and welcoming experience for campers and staff while keeping meal times organized and running efficiently. The Dining Hall Coordinator will lead games and announcements, support smooth meal transitions, and work closely with Food Service and camp program leadership.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. 

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. 

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and supervise fun, creative, and engaging dining hall programming during meals while maintaining an efficient and timely meal schedule.
• Serve as the primary host during meal times, confidently making announcements, speaking to large groups, and leading games, songs, and other dining hall traditions.
• Coordinate the flow of each meal, including seating, announcements, activities, and transitions, to ensure campers and staff have adequate time to eat and meals remain on schedule.
• Work closely with the Food Service Director to coordinate dining hall operations, table assignments, and table settings before and after each camp session.
• Coordinate with the LDP Coordinator to support and guide Leadership Development Program (LDP) Service Corps campers assisting in the dish room and with dining hall setup and cleanup before and after meals.
• Provide clear expectations and appropriate supervision for campers assisting with dining hall responsibilities, in coordination with their assigned leaders and Food Service staff.
• Assist the Arts & Crafts Coordinator with planning and decorating the dining hall for the weekly themed dinner on Friday evenings.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, welcoming dining hall and communicate operational needs or concerns to the Food Service Director and camp leadership.
• Collaborate with program staff to create an inclusive, positive dining hall culture that contributes to the overall camp experience.
• Support cabin leader staff when not in the dining hall and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.
• Responsible for the mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being of campers during their time at camp.
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or graduated high school by June 2027.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification by June 2027.
• Comfortable with public speaking, making announcements, and leading games and activities for large groups.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, engaging atmosphere while managing schedules and expectations.

 Preferred:

• Experience leading group activities, games, or large-group programming.
• Experience working with children or teens in a residential summer camp setting.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, youth leaders, or program staff.