Ranger Assistant

We have a Ranger Assistant position available at our Keyauwee Program Center in beautiful Sophia, NC.

Reports To: Director of Property & Facilities

Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Dates: Summer 2025 (May – September). Approximately 25-29 hours per week

Salary: $14-$18 per hour

About Our Program

Come join Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont for your best summer yet! We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and fun-loving staff members to help bring the camp magic to life for our girls. So, are you ready to share your love of the outdoors with girls this summer? Are you ready to grow in your leadership skills and make connections with others who are dedicated to bringing girls outside? We hope so!

Position Summary

The Ranger Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of camp facilities and property within established policies and procedures. This includes assisting with maintenance tasks such as mowing and pool care, as well as sanitation tasks such as restocking paper supplies and cleaning up around camp. The Ranger Assistant will report to the Director of Property & Facilities with daily guidance from the Camp Ranger.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with the Camp Ranger to provide a safe, functional, clean, and attractive facility that meets or exceeds ACA standards, local health codes, Girl Scouts risk management standards, and state regulations.
• Monitor and restock paper and sanitation products around camp as needed.
• Assist with maintenance and groundskeeping at camp, including mowing and pool care.
• Assist with transportation of campers’ equipment
• Assist ranger with ongoing projects and maintenance
• Clean cabins, restrooms, and program areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Accountabilities

• Actively supports and promotes the camp’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner and the ability to relate well with a variety of people.
• Good human relations skills are important to the successful performance of this position.
• Seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all camp operations with positive and creative approaches to challenges.
• Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Belief in the purpose and value of Girl Scouting.
• Ensures that diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the design and delivery of camp experiences.
• Ability to communicate with staff, campers, and parents with diplomacy and tact.
• Responds to all emergency and crisis situations quickly and calmly.

• At least 16 years old.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with cleaning and sanitation best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with yard equipment and different types of tools, including power tools.
• Current driver’s license and ability to successfully pass driver history check.
• Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain.
• Belief in the purpose and value of Girl Scouting; must be a registered member of Girl Scouts or become a member upon acceptance of position.

Physical Requirements

Any physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this would cause an undue hardship to the Council.

• Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching;
• Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds);
• Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile;
• Endurance to meet emergency needs;
• Ability to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours;
• Ability to tolerate daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.

Disclaimer Statement

The above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. The employee is expected to adhere to all organization policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the organization policies.