What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Lakota Art & Nature Specialist position at GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES?
Job Details
Description
Position Information
Pay: $115 per day
Estimated Dates of Employment: June 2025-August 2025
Company Overview
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.
Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.
We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
Position Summary
The Art and Nature Activity Specialist works alongside the Activities Team and will work to further the mission of the camp through the development and delivery of Art and Nature programs that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities. The specialist will also support the physical operation of the camp’s program facilities and equipment.
Lakota Overnight Camp
Camp Lakota is a state of the art, recently updated residential camp. Located just 90 miles from downtown Los Angeles, this premier camp site will host a full summer camp season. The camp will focus on providing a stand-out girl-led experience for campers of all ages and communities across our 6,272 square mile footprint. The camp offers a variety of specialty activities including a high ropes challenge course, horseback riding, swimming, and archery.
The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver an Art and Nature program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers.
- Evaluate abilities of campers and staff.
- Deliver progressive and varied activities that use resources efficiently.
- Evaluate the success of the activity.
- Create a fun and calm environment for campers.
- Plan a detailed schedule to meet the creative needs of each unit and program
- Ensure camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
- Ensure campers and staff follow safety policies and procedures set by GSGLA.
- Assist counselors with the development of activity kits for use by units and for special events.
- Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in activity area.
- Ensure that program areas are free of hazards and debris.
- Ensure that equipment and supplies are secure.
- Conduct a daily check of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Prepare and attend daily meetings.
- Assist where needed on camper arrival and departure days.
- Act as a village liaison. Provide check-in and check-out support, conduct daily visits to villages and provide outstanding customer service to families.
- Engaging with campers during mealtimes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be 18 years of age or older as of June 15, 2025, and must have graduated high school.
- Current experience with Art and Nature
- Ability to interact with all age levels.
- Documented experience in teaching and facilitating activities to children relating to area of specialty.
- Must possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout the position’s employment dates. Training will be available.
- Must submit a health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
- Must be committed to working the entire camp season and attend pre-camp training.
- Must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Must be able to sustain activity at 6,000 feet (1830 meters) in elevation.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
- Must be able to live in a rustic camp setting and able to work flexible hours.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Education, Training and Experience
- Documented experience teaching or interacting in youth programming.
GSGLA Employee Requirements
- Comply with state-mandated reporter training
- Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned
Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.
Salary : $115
