JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Camp Director (DuPont)
$31,558 per year, full-time, exempt with excellent health and leave benefits
Girl Scouts is the world’s pre-eminent leadership development organization dedicated solely to girls. We develop leaders who value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration and are committed to improving their world. At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls.
Our staff members come for the mission. They stay for the girls, our fantastic volunteers, the rewarding work, their team and the mission.
The Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.GirlScoutsWW.
If you have a passion for camp and outdoor programs, have experience in supervising seasonal camp staff and want to work with staff dedicated to serving our girls and volunteers we want to hear from you! This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) and paid leave. Housing is provided for the summer while working at camp.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org<mailto:hr@girlscoutsww.org> and indicate in the subject line the position, your last name and where you saw this posting.
Essential Functions:
Primary
Assist Camp Directors in the planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating of resident camp programs including the recruiting, hiring, training, development and supervision of summer camps staff.
Serve as back-up Site Host at Camps St. Albans, Lyle McLeod, and Robbinswold.
Recruit, supervise and train year-round project staff for programs at Camps St. Albans and Lyle McLeod. Run and assist in the development of weekend programs that can include archery, canoeing, swimming and require work at least one weekend a month.
Assist in the development and management of resident camp and year-round program budgets including mileage, program expenses and trainings.
Maintain high standards of program, health, safety and security of campers and staff in accordance with council, Girl Scouts USA, and American Camp Association guidelines and policies and ensure standards are met in all areas of responsibility.
Support Director of Camp Programs in achieving team goals. Including camper recruitment, program goals, budget goals, and customer service.
Coordinate with the Program Registrars to ensure that camp, program and Encamporee registration information is accurate and up-to-date. Prepare and distribute resident camp registration information to appropriate staff as needed.
Provide back-up staffing when project staff is not available.
Provide quality and timely customer service to volunteers and staff.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of education and work experience
* Must be at least 21 years of age
* One year experience assisting in the management of, residential or comparable camp programs preferred
* At least one season as an onsite camp staff member supervising seasonal staff
* Demonstrated understanding of customer service and guest relations. Effective conflict resolution skills
* Demonstrated success in leading a diverse seasonal staff and volunteers
* Demonstrated success in designing and implementing innovative youth programs and delivery systems for diverse populations
* Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
* Experience in the development and administration of work plans, budgets, and program evaluation
* Experience with waterfront, horses, archery, trips and environmental education programs preferred
* Willingness to live and work on site during the summer. Housing provided for the summer camp season only.
* Availability for regular weekend work outside of the summer camp season
* Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within one month of hire
* Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred
* Ability to secure and maintain valid small craft safety and archery instructor certification within six months of hire
* Outdoor education certifications strongly preferred. (Watercraft, climbing, life guarding)
* Proficiency with computers and basic office equipment including Microsoft Office suite
* Valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread region – primarily Mason, Thurston and Pierce counties.
* Willing to maintain membership in Girl Scouts of the United States of America
* Satisfactory results from criminal background search
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers in 17 counties of western Washington. We have offices in Marysville, Seattle, Bellevue, DuPont and Bremerton. In addition, we have six camp properties Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country.
Staff Values
Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff members are committed to upholding the following values in our work, ensuring we build more girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place:
Diversity * Balance * Fun * Dependability * Stewardship * Respect * Integrity * Transparency * Collaboration * Innovation * Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Doug Kimura, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
601 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109
www.girlscoutsww.org<http://www.girlscoutsww.org/>
Phone: 206.826.2176
Fax: 206.633.5099
dougik@girlscoutsww.org<mailto:dougik@girlscoutsww.org>
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of courage, confidence,
and character who make
the world a better place.
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