Summary: Responsible for the management of outdoor program facilities that allow girls and volunteers to have ample opportunities to learn about the environment, nature and adventure, based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Implements and maintains the council-wide property plan that facilitates council goals and objectives for outdoor programming of memberships. Works with Volunteer Experience and Community Engagement to ensure that girls and volunteers in all pathways have access to high-quality outdoor experiences. Promotes marketing and communication strategies to support outdoor experience opportunities leveraging Council and other resources. NOTE: Must be at least 25 years of age or above to direct a resident camp as a requirement of our American Camp Association camp accreditation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned.

· Partner with volunteers, girls and staff across the Council to develop program and facility strategies that effectively support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Council goals and objectives.

· Provide risk management oversight for all outdoor experience initiatives in compliance with safety and ACA standards, GSUSA and GSSJC guidelines, local, state and federal laws, and other relevant governing or advising bodies.

· Develop and execute assigned strategies, which may include delivering high-quality resident, day and twilight camps and year-round outdoor experiences that support girls and volunteers throughout the Council leveraging girl and volunteer involvement in the planning and execution, as assigned. Duties may include: recruiting, hiring and training seasonal staff; developing and implementing a recruitment plan for staff and a promotion plan for activities; and ensuring the camps offer programs that are resourced to operate safely and effectively.

· Implement outdoor experiences for girls and adults that are available to a growing number and diversity of Girl Scouts, utilize the National Program Portfolio and provide the leadership outcomes promised to girls.

· Collaborate with Facilities, Girl Experience, Volunteer Experience and Community Engagement to ensure that girls and volunteers in all pathways have access to high-quality outdoor experiences.

· Partner with Outdoor Experience volunteers including Department Coordinators, Day/Twilight Camp, Camp Docents, Reserve Rangers, Sailing, Equitation, etc. as assigned.

· Willingness to obtain trainings and/or certifications relevant to assignments such as but not limited to: Riflery Instructor, First Aid, CPR and AED, Challenge Course Facilitator, etc.

· Adhere to Council facility policies, processes and procedures.

· Collaborate with Communications to develop and implement marketing strategies to ensure increased participation in outdoor program opportunities. Implement high-quality marketing and communication strategies to support outdoor experience opportunities leveraging Council and other resources.

· Collaborate with Development team to identify and support Girl Scout partners.

· Recruit, place, orient, train and supervise part-time/seasonal staff, as assigned.

· Support implementation of Girl Scout program opportunities that are volunteer-led, age-specific and content appropriate to meet the needs of current and prospective girl members.

· Develop and support specific leadership opportunities for girls within the Council.

· Collaborate with key volunteers, community partners and topic experts to offer unique state of the art outdoor educational opportunities that utilize the national program portfolio, are based on the GSLE, respond to the needs and interests of girls, and support the membership growth plan. Strengthen volunteer delivery of outdoor program opportunities through ensuring integration of the National Program Portfolio, the three keys and three processes.

· Develop programmatic templates for volunteer implementation that align to the GSLE outcomes.

· Promote Girl Scouting outdoor experience opportunities throughout the Council to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Girl Scout program, and increases the visibility of Girl Scout opportunities/programs for girls using non-traditional methods.

· Support the development and implementation of council plans to evaluate girl outcomes and use the findings for continuous improvement in volunteer delivery of the GSLE.

· Partner with staff, volunteers and girls across the council to find, leverage, and share stories about how Girl Scouting changes girl’s lives – and how girls change the world.

· Assist with the development of budgets and monitoring of cost centers as needed.

· Develop and execute a written plan for assigned areas for achieving Council goals and objectives related to camp utilization, program participation and girl retention.

· Assist in the development of strategies and provide leadership, direction and support to special assignments in order to reach Council goals and objectives. Perform all duties and requirements for the success of the assigned project.

· Demonstrate proficiency in using Council resources and technologies.

· Support Council relationships with outside vendors, partners, contract negotiations, and collaborative partners.

· Implement strategies to support the Council’s camp utilization goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Embrace and promote pluralism as an integral part of every activity and plan of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.
• Create a culture of Customer Service Excellence by treating each interaction as an opportunity to provide courteous, timely and quality service, and by exhibiting professional behavior becoming of the Girl Scout brand, Promise and Law.
• Maintain Girl Scout uniform.
• Maintain GSUSA membership.
• Support a culture of philanthropy and consider a personal gift to GSSJC and United Way.
• Prepare for and participate in supervisory conferences and staff meetings.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Statement: Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and united by these ideals.