Girl Scout Specialist-Summer Sleepaway at Camp Kaufmann 2025-Temporary

Summer Sleepaway 2025 at Camp Kaufmann

Girl Scout Specialist

Position Description
The Girl Scout Specialist is responsible for planning activities that align with Girl Scout badge content and support other staff in the implementation of badge-based programming for all campers. They act in accordance with the New York Department of Health (NYDOH), Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and the American Camp Association (ACA) standards, and demonstrate the mission of Girl Scouting and the positive impact of camp.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Girl Scout activities to campers from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, creating a safe and engaging environment for campers.
• Work independently and in collaboration with the Camp Leadership Team to develop Girl Scout badge programming appropriate for the ages and abilities of campers.
• Serve as program lead for the “Think Like an Engineer Journey” week at camp and support the 3-day session badge activities, developing content using the GSUSA badge and award curriculum and with support from Camp Leadership.
• Guide and encourage participation in the weekly Girl Scouts Love the Outdoor Challenge inter-unit competition.
• Assist in maintaining classroom areas and the camp Program Office.
• Maintain clean and organized program areas, assisting with the inventory of program supplies and equipment as needed.
• Support Unit Staff and their campers as they complete badgework and prepare for their badgework showcase.
• Mentor high school Counselors-in-Training (CITs) as they assist in facilitating activities.
• Provide coverage for Unit Staff during activities, meals, unit time, and overnight as needed.
• Assist campers and staff in emergency situations; training provided.
• Enthusiastically participate in all aspects of camp, including staff training, structured and unstructured activities, team building, and debriefing.
• Demonstrate quick thinking, excellent communication, sound problem-solving techniques, and ability to work as a team player.
• Model and teach camp expectations for campers and staff regarding cleanliness, personal hygiene, punctuality, mutual respect, appropriate language, and appropriate attire.
• Assist with camp administrative work, including keeping records and preparing reports, as assigned and under the direction of Senior Leadership.
• Help ensure that daily camp activities follow ACA and NYSDOH standards.
• Comply with all policies communicated in staff training and staff manual.
• Abide by the mission and values of the Girl Scouts.
• Provide excellent customer service to campers, caregivers, camp visitors, and other staff.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Camp Leadership Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2025.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching youth; informal education preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in Girl Scouting, youth development, or leadership programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging behavioral situations with youth effectively.
• Desire and ability to work with and relate to campers and staff from diverse backgrounds in an outdoor environment.
• Patience, sense of humor, integrity, and an ability to adapt well to changing situations.
• The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a sleepaway (overnight) camp and that work hours are long and irregular.
• Possess the strength and endurance required to succeed in a sleepaway camp environment.
• Clearance through the Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Background Check.
• Willingness to prioritize the needs of Girl Scouts of Greater New York and Camp Kaufmann.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Girl Scout, Girl Guide, or equivalent experience.
• Prior camp experience and/or interest in the outdoors.
• Prior curriculum and content development experience.
• Pursuing a childhood development, psychology, or education-related degree.
• Must live local to camp or on site and be available to work the ENTIRE duration of:
  
  • Staff training: June 24 – July 5. Additional certification classes may be required.
    
  • Summer camp programming (5 sessions): July 6 – August 8.
    
  • Camp closing/clean up: August 9 – August 10.
    
  • Time off: Friday evening to Saturday evening weekly, except July 5th.
  • Applicants who cannot commit to these dates will NOT be considered.
    

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Good health and the stamina necessary to work in a camp setting.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time while leading programming.
  

Compensation

• $100 - $120 per diem rate, based on prior experience and certifications.
• Room and board while at camp.
• Cost of travel to/from NYC weekly, plus other off-camp excursion opportunities.
  

No phone calls, please.

The Girl Scouts of Greater New York are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible. 

Salary : $100 - $120