Arts and Crafts Lead

Who We Are

Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Working for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is much more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to bring your talent, passion, and perspective to a girl-centric, mission driven organization. We are seeking individuals committed to making a difference and are enthusiastic team players who want to join an organization with a proud history and a growing future. Joining our staff means working to your full potential in a dynamic and diverse environment that strives for equity for all.

Position Summary

Provide specialized programming in hands-on arts and crafts to enhance campers’ experience. Be an active participant in the campers’ experience and camp community. Uphold all policies, procedures, and safety standards for the wellbeing of campers and staff. This seasonal full-time position is needed from May 27, 2025, through July 26, 2025.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, organize and implement arts and crafts programing that is in accordance with camp curriculum.
• Maintain an organized, inventoried, and clean facility, equipment and supplies; report needed repairs.
• Request needed supplies according to protocol, and timely manner.
• Create and assemble arts & crafts for back up and rainy-day activities.
• Ability to manage multiple units in a period.
• Create curriculum in accordance with weekly theme for when there is no specified craft.
• Provide adult to camper ratio inside and outside of specialty area.
• Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured activities.
• Keep records, create reports, and return completed paperwork on time.
• Ensure implementation of Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the Girl Scout Law.
• Engage in learning to build skills towards respectfully interacting with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Prepare arts and crafts supplies necessary for each week before camp session starts.
• Participate in the upkeep and cleaning of camp and units.
• Work with program coordinator in preparation of all arts and crafts activities before and during camp season.
• Interpret, enforce and implement state, American Camp Association and Girl Scouts safety guidelines and standards
• Assist with the opening and closing of camp.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are & Keys To Success

• At least 18 years of age.
• Interest in specific program specialty.
• Comfort and ability to live, sleep, and work in a rustic outdoor environment with irregular work hours.
• Physical demands and work environment regularly requires the employee to walk, hike, and work outdoors in wooded areas.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a positive, fun, and professional environment.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate instructions, issues, and needs with campers, staff, and supervisors including with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member.
• Willingness to be an active respectful member of camp and all camp activities while upholding Girl Scout traditions.
• Must have background check completed by GSWISE.

These Skills are a Plus

• Experience and/or training in specific program specialty.
• First Aid/CPR certification

EEO & Anti-Racist Statement

The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) has a vision for a deeply inclusive membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, GSWISE candidates must be committed towards cultural competency growth and to work within diverse teams. Our Girl Scout Law demands we seek racial equity for everyone and do our part to dismantle systemic racism. GSWISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.