https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07 Made with an open mind en-us 2022-01-18 17:59:09 UTC 2022-01-19 16:16:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999016075 For retention purposes - used a survey asking how was the summer, what are they looking for for this summer, how can we support staff etc

]]> 2022-01-18 21:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999016075 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999018761 Facebook is out! What social media platforms are you using?
Flyer targeting Alumni asking for referrals--got good response. (Including some parents who reached out with kids who are becoming staff age)
Created a committee of staff (including people who cannot come back but want to be involved) to brainstorm social media to entice applicants
staff making Tiktoks]]> 2022-01-18 21:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999018761 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999020368 Community Fairs for more technical colleges, trades schools, food service and other more behind the scenes jobs]]> 2022-01-18 21:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999020368 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999020840 2022-01-18 21:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999020840 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999022400 Activity Hero
AllCampJobs
Handshake (has been hit or miss, on and off)
Indeed
Facebook (to reach the PARENTs of the college-age kids)
International Agencies seem to be working for people rn (worried about visa backlogs still)

]]> 2022-01-18 21:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999022400 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999024004 Struggling with Vaccine mandates in reference to staff]]> 2022-01-18 21:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999024004 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999024303 Entice non-traditional majors with internship opportunities with specific language in job postings.]]> 2022-01-18 21:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999024303 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999024860 expand reach in to more non traditional job boards - veteran groups, LGBTQ+ - highly engaged communities.]]> 2022-01-18 21:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999024860 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999026177 Intentionally focus on LITs/CITs to become future counselors. Email camper families and alums to help in recruiting efforts.]]> 2022-01-18 21:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999026177 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999029582 Referral and early signing bonus'. Give money to staff not Google or Facebook ads.]]> 2022-01-18 21:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999029582 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999031803 inviting staff (with targeted invites)to events outside summer dates ]]> 2022-01-18 21:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999031803 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999031965 blanket system that they will help do it. Give us what you want to do and we will make it work. Also will create something for a specific person as well. Paid and last the length of the summer.]]> 2022-01-18 21:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999031965 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999032497 Spoke about the advantages of offering a vaccine bonus last year, may repeat in 2022 for booster

]]> 2022-01-18 21:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999032497 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999033804 Working to pull them in using internship language.]]> 2022-01-18 21:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999033804 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999034109 fencing - reach out to clubs, campus recreation, student activities offices at universities
kitchen staff - reach out the university residence halls, elementary schools
Wilderness First Responder - increase salary, nols alum, coolworks, Facebook Basecamp: Outdoor Jobs & More
lifeguards - hire internal instructor]]> 2022-01-18 21:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999034109 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999035321 Find a specific professor or program head to work with. Easier and better reception then using a full university career center.]]> 2022-01-18 21:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999035321 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999035680 Offering to pay for or provide FA Certs and Lifeguarding

]]> 2022-01-18 21:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999035680 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999054315 What do you need to be here? How can we make this the best choice. Flexibility. School online while at camp.]]> 2022-01-18 21:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999054315 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999054431 2022-01-18 21:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999054431 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999056203 1. bring a friend bonus is offer to new staff
2. business cards to hand out at any time - easier to carry around than a flier
3. some people don't want their friends to join them]]> 2022-01-18 21:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999056203 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999056679 Connect staff with each other--esp if you have staff coming from the same places) they can make travel plans together, get to know each other
Using platforms like
Facebook Groups
Band
WhatsApp
Discord
Basecamp
Dedicated phone number they can text: a camp business phone, a Google voice number, etc
Zoom calls monthly to fill the gap between hiring and arrival. Brainstorming, buying program materials based on ideas: feeling like they are contributing before camp!]]> 2022-01-18 21:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999056679 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999056839 Find a local base or ROTC program and have them funnel you staff for continued Leadership training]]> 2022-01-18 21:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999056839 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999058839 Non profits:
Create a "counselorship" to help staff offset "cost" of working at camp: rent for an empty apartment, travel costs, trips on time off.

]]> 2022-01-18 21:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999058839 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999058988 virtual campfires once a month (via zoom, starting to be a little bit less excited about that), facebook groups, highlight them on social media, bonus - early sign up. Use google classroom as well.]]> 2022-01-18 21:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999058988 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999060233 why did you apply? - helps us understand their motivation
start casually, but doesn't have to be too emotional/ heartfelt]]> 2022-01-18 21:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999060233 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999060628 video messages]]> 2022-01-18 21:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999060628 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999062325 get them working with retreats or school groups as early in the year as possible]]> 2022-01-18 21:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999062325 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999064728 personal email when they start an application
start with a small interview/ phone call "Culture Fit Conversation" - then send them the application
simplify the application
update your three questions (qualifiers) on indeed]]> 2022-01-18 21:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999064728 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999064940 doing stuff in the winter like program prep, retooling the handbook, etc. Can be done remotely but paid.]]> 2022-01-18 21:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999064940 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999065706 On boarding process with set check-ins
Book clubs with mentorship and materials about camp processes
Fill out survey about their connections to camp, potential other connections like campus clubs that could be further recruitment potential]]> 2022-01-18 21:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999065706 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999067366 encourage longer contracts with more money at certain week increments; also certifications; more given at end of summer]]> 2022-01-18 21:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999067366 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999067774 2022-01-18 21:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999067774 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999068454 Upon hiring someone, make an effort to stay in contact. In the early part of the year, email once or twice a month with exciting news, staffing updates, etc. to give them some buy-in. As summer gets closer, make efforts to connect weekly, either via email or some communication app. It doesn't have to be a newsletter, it can be a meme relating to camp - keep them engaged from point of hire all the way to camp!]]> 2022-01-18 21:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999068454 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999068713 Everyone wants it. How do we do it?]]> 2022-01-18 21:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999068713 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999071884 Provide your staff with things to do in the area or create regularly occurring events for them. It could be as simple as a movie night etc. ]]> 2022-01-18 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999071884 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999073440 Has anyone's criteria changed for hiring? What training do you add to help hires who many not have all the skills you would normally look for? (for example, not as much childcare experience)]]> 2022-01-18 21:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999073440 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999073859 Reaching out to returning staff after summer camp season and keeping in contact regularly to keep them engaged leading up to summer camp.

Handshake has been useful for recruiting some new staff, but not all universities use Handshake, so you need to use whatever platform they are using.

Staff recruitment team - including returning and current staff, providing referral bonuses for those staff. Meet on Zoom monthly with that team.]]> 2022-01-18 21:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999073859 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999077418 Seeing a trend in staff coming with friends or people they know to work at camp. Find groups to recruit from and use clear language in talking about camp so people connect with your program and the job they would be doing as opposed to feeling like an insider.]]> 2022-01-18 21:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999077418 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999081747 Help alumni and current staff become recruiters for you! Give them tools and resources to use to help recruit for your program: camp t-shirts to wear, stickers, presentation tools, flyers, etc. Help them create the space to talk about their experience.]]> 2022-01-18 22:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999081747 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999088396 Training programs during the summer for someone who might be interested in a new position for next summer (like exposing someone new to the workings of an Art Director, etc) OR new responsibilities (run our storytelling next summer? try it now)
"Come back next year, we would love to have you take on leadership in this way!"]]> 2022-01-18 22:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999088396 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999089406 string together smaller jobs to create a full time job in office season. Pool cleaning a few days, food service a couple days, etc]]> 2022-01-18 22:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999089406 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999089513 Support system visitation day (family/friends) for the staff to show off what they do at camp, and to show off the facilities. ]]> 2022-01-18 22:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999089513 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999090535 games, food, cards, do things to keep the relationships going - coffee, meet ups, zoom, texts, etc]]> 2022-01-18 22:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999090535 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999092640 Counselors want some of the same recognition incentives as campers (year beads, project patches, etc.) 5 year 10 year]]> 2022-01-18 22:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999092640 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999092911 2022-01-18 22:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999092911 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999092916 get the info at the end of the summer and then make it very clear that you are going to do the things they asked for. change that they can see directly from their input post summer.]]> 2022-01-18 22:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999092916 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999093031 1. set future goals during the current summer, so the team member is read for a promotion next summer
2. give them a taste of leadership for a session - pull them from a unit/cabin group to see how they feel
3. make sub committees for counselors to be a part of to give them extra responsibility i.e. recycle club, all-camp programming team, theme days promotion, DEIA/RJ culture

]]> 2022-01-18 22:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999093031 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999094367 Planning time for the staff to get to "play" the way the campers would--plan a scavenger hunt for them, a camp-special event]]> 2022-01-18 22:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999094367 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999097738 hiring stakeholders having conversations/ making sure evals are done before staff leave so that natural conversations with each staff member can include a personal invite back (during a goodbye hug, etc)
Tapping people more often and in different ways 
Good luck and happy things during midterms, finals (we are thinking about you)]]> 2022-01-18 22:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999097738 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999099197  - proactively reach out to staff the week before they're scheduled to work; avoids last minute "I can't work next week" conversations; young staff are overscheduled so would benefit from reminders]]> 2022-01-18 22:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999099197 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999099515 Creating a list of smaller leadership things that those who maybe aren't ready for full on can keep working on to increase skills]]> 2022-01-18 22:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999099515 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999100069 putting staff on the mailing list for newsletters ]]> 2022-01-18 22:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999100069 https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999101459 Asking veteran staff for their input means a lot.

Staff aren't always thinking about next summer after the previous summer.

Sometimes staff need to expand their resume and explore other opportunities they may still need. So, we need to emphasize the skills they gain at camp.

As the years have passed, more and more students are waiting to see about internships or other opportunities. We don't get the commitments early from those students.]]> 2022-01-18 22:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jbeitner/15pnja92e62uek07/wish/1999101459