Inclusion Specialist (Seasonal) - Camp Tuckaho (Troy, MO)

Position Summary 

The Inclusion Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that Girl Scout overnight camping programs are inclusive, accessible, and supportive for all campers. This position provides on-site and on-call assistance, collaborates with camp leadership and staff, and helps implement accommodation plans for campers with diverse needs. 

This is a seasonal, summer-based role located at our outdoor overnight camp properties, where no two days look exactly the same. The Inclusion Specialist typically works approximately 20 hours per week, with schedules that may vary based on camp programming and camper needs. Flexibility is key, and your time will be spent immersed in the camp environment—supporting campers, collaborating with staff, and helping ensure every camper feels welcomed, supported, and able to fully participate. The role requires comfort working in outdoor environments and traveling between camp locations (Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, MO, and Camp Tuckaho in Troy, MO). 

Starting pay ranges from $20–$27 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This position is an excellent summer opportunity for paraprofessionals, special education staff, school support personnel, and others in related helping professions who are looking to earn additional income while continuing to do meaningful, purpose-driven work. If you’re energized by working outdoors, value inclusion and belonging, and want to make a tangible difference in a child’s camp experience, this role offers a rewarding way to spend your summer.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct weekly office hours and/or check-ins with camp directors and administrative staff at overnight camps. 

• Observe and assess the inclusivity and accessibility of overnight camping programs, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. 

• Serve as an on-call 1:1 paraprofessional for accessibility-related cases as needed during camp sessions. 

• Create and maintain a resource guide and/or directory of support services and community resources for overnight camp staff to utilize. 

• Assist camp counselors with the execution of individualized accommodation plans for campers. 

• Collaborate with camp leadership to support a culture of belonging, inclusion, and safety. 

• Document observations, recommendations, and support provided as required. 

Qualifications 

• Experience working with children or youth, preferably in an educational, recreational, or camp setting. 

• Background in accessibility, inclusion, special education, social work, counseling, or a related field preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams. 

• Comfortable working outdoors and in a camp environment. 

• Willingness to travel between Troy, MO and Pevely, MO camp locations. 

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness to obtain. 

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements 

• Ability to move throughout campgrounds, including uneven terrain. 

• Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions. 

• Ability to respond to on-call needs during camp sessions. 

Supervisory Responsibility

NONE

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Salary : $20 - $27