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Position Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding adventure this summer? Girl Scouts is seeking high-energy, seasonal Unit Counselors who relish the camp experience. Successful candidates will share their enthusiasm for outdoor camp adventures while guiding girls to experience a fun and exciting week at camp. Our goal is for each Girl Scout, by week’s end, to walk away from camp wanting more time with her counselors and friends. Share your creativity and enthusiasm as you lead your campers on fun and memorable adventures this summer!

Dates of Employment

• June 3rd, 2024 to August 9th, 2024 (earlier start and later end dates are possible upon request)

Compensation

• $450 weekly salary (includes room and board)
• $500 end of season bonus if fully worked through the position dates of employment
• $300 early sign on bonus (offer letter signed by March 15st, 2024)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured activities, as well as overnight unit supervision.
• Be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of campers.
• Familiarize yourself with each girl in the unit, thereby ensuring your ability to influence respectful behavior while cultivating positive self-image and esteem.
• Implement thematic programs and activities while guiding campers through the step by step process.
• Comfort and ability to live, sleep, and work in a rustic outdoor environment with irregular work hours.
• Implement various evening and overnight programming.
• Help campers follow directions and rules.
• Teach skills necessary to help the camper live comfortably in the camp setting and promote a sense of responsibility toward preservation of natural resources.
• Supervise and assist with unit cleaning, sanitation and care of supplies and equipment.
• Help each girl learn to respect the rights of others, and appreciate herself and others.
• Ensure implementation of Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Participate in pre-camp staff training.
• Assist in the opening and closing procedures of camp.
• Comprehend and implement emergency procedures, through regular practice drills.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Experience in teaching, guiding and working with children.
• Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Comfort and ability to live, sleep, and work irregular hours in a rustic outdoor environment and through possible irregular weather conditions.
• Physical demands and work environment regularly requires the employee to walk, hike, and work outdoors in wooded areas and on uneven natural paths.
• Be or become Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Individual Core Competencies

Interpersonal Relations, Judgment and Decision Making, Team Building, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Camper/Staff Responsiveness, Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct, Self-Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Information Management, Organizational Knowledge, Networking, Parent/Volunteer Relations, Project Management, Creativity, Attention to Detail, Enthusiasm.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person