Trading Post Director - Boy Scouts of America - Orange County Council

Job Title: Trading Post Director

Job Location - Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, Warner Springs, CA 

Responsible To - Asst. Camp Director 

Responsible For - Trading Post Staff  

Job Summary: The Trading Post Director is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the Trading Post at camp. This role involves managing staff, money, and inventory, coordinating activities, maintaining facilities and equipment, and ensuring a high-quality experience for all campers.

Season Dates:

• Directors' Week: 6/8/25-6/14/25  

• Staff Development Week: 6/15/25-6/21/25 

• Week 1: 6/22/25-6/28/25 

• Week 2: 6/29/25-7/5/25 

• Week 3: 7/6/25-7/12/25 

• Week 4: 7/13/25-7/19/25 

• Week 5: 7/20/25-7/26/25 

• Week 6: 7/27/25-8/2/25 (Dependent program finalization)  

Wage - $615.00-635.00 per week after R&B of $45.00/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp trading post, including sales, customer service, and inventory management.

• Manage the selection, pricing, and display of merchandise, ensuring the trading post is well-stocked and appealing.

• Train and supervise trading post staff, providing guidance in retail operations and customer service.

• Maintain accurate financial records, including sales tracking, cash handling, and budget management.

• Provide Camp Management with order requests for merchandise and supplies

• Implement effective merchandising and promotional strategies to maximize sales.

• Ensure the trading post adheres to all camp policies and health regulations.

• Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints.

• Collaborate with camp leadership to align trading post operations with overall camp objectives.

• Support overall operations of Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley and the Scouting America, Orange County Council.

• Submit an end of summer report

Physical Demands:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by camp staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods.  

• This job requires the use of hands to handle, control or feel objects or tools.  

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending.  

• The employee must frequently be on their feet walking and hiking for distances up to 4 miles at a time.  

• Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.  

• This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions as well as dust, pollen, plant life, insects, and wildlife.  

Qualifications: 

• 18 years of age or older 

• Experience in retail work

• Experience in customer service.

• Available to work all summer  

• Ability to live on site during the summer season working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program scheduling requires.  

• Have or be willing to obtain membership in Scouting America  

• Have or be willing to obtain Live Scan background check.  

• All camp staff must have a completed annual physical done by a medical provider prior to the start of the summer camp season   

• Summer camp experience preferred  

Benefits:  

• Weekly staff events   

• Opportunities to participate in program activities including earn certifications and merit badges  

• Unique opportunity to work in a scenic outdoor environment and positively impact youth development.  

Work Environment:  

• This is a seasonal position with the possibility of renewal based on program success.  

• Work involves significant outdoor activity and exposure to varying weather conditions.  

• Working in a camp environment includes providing customer service, solving problems, and cooperation with others, regardless of your title. It also requires a desire to develop and work with youth, which can occasionally lead to challenging interactions.  

The Scouting America, Orange County Council is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.