What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bear Creek Aquatic Camp Site Manager position at Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana?
Summary
If you enjoy working outdoors and have maintenance experience, this role may be for you!
This position provides and coordinates site maintenance and development at a council camp property. Serving as the Property Manager and as a resource to volunteers and co-workers. This position does not require staff members to live onsite of camp property.
Located south of Benton, KY, this 183-acre camp has 2.3 miles of shoreline on beautiful Kentucky Lake. Bear Creek has amenities such as a sand beach, log cabins, canoes, sailboats, pontoon boats, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and so much more! This camp also has an archery/slingshot range and a teams course.
Why Attractive
The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is a 110-year-old organization that serves the Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana region. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and a memorable experience for our members. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to join our team and ensure the flawless operation and maintenance of our facility (Bear Creek Aquatic Camp in Benton, KY).
As a Site Manager you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our camp's physical assets, ensuring the safety and comfort of our visitors, volunteers, and staff. You will be responsible for maintaining grounds, buildings, and equipment according to established guidelines to ensure that they are ready for use and occupancy. Develops and maintains community resources in support of the GS mission. Act as a resource manager to volunteers and provide excellent customer service to campers through communication. Recommend ideas for camp development and maintenance. Qualified applicants must be able to demonstrate joint accountability for all council operational goals by working beyond the boundaries of the job description and department as required for the success of the council. Provides supervision to all contract service providers.
This position does not require staff members to live onsite of camp property.
Preferred Experience And Education
If you enjoy working outdoors and have maintenance experience, this role may be for you!
This position provides and coordinates site maintenance and development at a council camp property. Serving as the Property Manager and as a resource to volunteers and co-workers. This position does not require staff members to live onsite of camp property.
Located south of Benton, KY, this 183-acre camp has 2.3 miles of shoreline on beautiful Kentucky Lake. Bear Creek has amenities such as a sand beach, log cabins, canoes, sailboats, pontoon boats, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and so much more! This camp also has an archery/slingshot range and a teams course.
Why Attractive
- Be a part of a movement that puts girls first!
- Every day is different!
- Working in the beautiful great outdoors!
- Great PTO, 401k match, and other benefits!
- Build your skills through hands-on work!
The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is a 110-year-old organization that serves the Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana region. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and a memorable experience for our members. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to join our team and ensure the flawless operation and maintenance of our facility (Bear Creek Aquatic Camp in Benton, KY).
As a Site Manager you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our camp's physical assets, ensuring the safety and comfort of our visitors, volunteers, and staff. You will be responsible for maintaining grounds, buildings, and equipment according to established guidelines to ensure that they are ready for use and occupancy. Develops and maintains community resources in support of the GS mission. Act as a resource manager to volunteers and provide excellent customer service to campers through communication. Recommend ideas for camp development and maintenance. Qualified applicants must be able to demonstrate joint accountability for all council operational goals by working beyond the boundaries of the job description and department as required for the success of the council. Provides supervision to all contract service providers.
This position does not require staff members to live onsite of camp property.
Preferred Experience And Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years in maintenance or related field
- A belief in the mission of Girl Scouts and the ability to articulate it to others
- Knowledge and demonstrated skills in the trades needed for general maintenance
- Demonstrated leadership, collaborative management, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- The ability to make decisions with imperfect information
- Must possess analytical skills with particular attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Motivated self-starter
- Willingness to work flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Professional appearance, warm demeanor, positive attitude
- Ability to work both as a team member and independently
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
- Able to obtain and maintain a Class I sewage treatment plant operator's license
- Proof of meeting state requirements regarding driver's license, and liability insurance, if applicable
- Subscribe to the principals of the Girl Scout Movement and become a registered member of Girl Scouts
- Each employee has the responsibility for actively supporting and promoting the Council's commitment to diversity and for developing Council resources through increased membership, strengthening community connections, serving girls and fund development
- Non-traditional work hours expected
- This position requires working in the internal and external environment
- Travel to other camps and offices as needed
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50lbs
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus