Careers
Texas Elks Camp is located on Lake Texoma and enjoys a beautiful waterfront. When seeking employment opportunities with Texas Elks Camp on Texoma, there are a few things to consider when applying. Learn more with the information below.
Food Service Staff
Participates in all facets of camp food service including food preparation, serving, and sanitation. Must be able to work flexible hours that may include weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keep all work area and dining room areas clean and sanitized.
- Prep food for cooking.
- Prepare food in accordance with the designed menu to be ready to serve at designated meal times.
- Observe all food safety requirements as outlined by camp policies and Grayson County Health Department regulations.
- Serve Texas Elks Camp on Texoma guests and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience with food service, including food preparation and safe food handling. Must have food handler’s permit or food manager certification.
Food Manager Certification Link
Food Handler Certification Link
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms’ and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Outdoor Educators
Join our unique outdoor education and retreat facility on beautiful Lake Texoma! Become a part of our dynamic Program Staff. The position includes teaching science and environmental education curriculum in a hands-on classroom environment. Sessions are aligned with Texas TEKS expectations. Implement the established program based on the needs of students’ age level and school-chosen sessions.
Hosting retreat guests, facilitating adventure activities, and seasonal summer camp.
Desired Qualifications: Teaching experience a plus. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High Ropes and Lifeguard certification or ability to attain. First Aid, CPR & AED certification or ability to attain: Clean background check. Positive attitude. Flexibility. Work with diverse populations, small & large groups TEAM player.
Serve several nights a week on-call duty. To facilitate this requirement, housing will be provided on-site at the convenience of the employer.
A Waterfront Camp
Lifeguarding: Elks Camp is located on Lake Texoma and enjoys a beautiful waterfront. Activities include; swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, and fishing.
Each of these activities requires the presence of a lifeguard be present to supervise the activity.
Applicants should. . .
Be part of a larger team
The scope of work to be done at Texas Elks Camp on Texoma is very large. Staff have many roles here and are all partnered with each other so we might accomplish our mission.
Departments include administrative, year-round program staff, food service, hospitality, maintenance, summer deans, and our summer camp staff.
Get along with others
Camp is a dynamic work environment. It is the primary duty of staff to be responsible for the students in your care.
Each employee/volunteer is expected to learn the camps discipline model (designed for classroom management), working with different age groups and skills necessary to create a positive environment with children, co-workers and guests.
Be Reliable
Staff is expected to be reliable. To participate in camp there are schedules for staff, intended to provide time off, nested in the camper schedule that is designed to follow the program. Staff who are not reliable tend to damage both the rotation of time off and may also impact the camper experience.
Be Flexible
Schedules can change suddenly for a number of reasons. They may simply be a response to a learning opportunity, weather, broken equipment, etc.
Staff who do well in camp tend to adapt well to challenges posed by moving or changing schedules.
Willing to try new skills
Camp is a dynamic work environment. It is the primary duty of staff to be responsible for the students in your care.
Each employee/volunteer is expected to learn the camps discipline model (designed for classroom management), working with different age groups and skills necessary to create a positive environment with children, co-workers and guests.
