Operations Specialist/Summer Seasonal

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

Oversee camp operations to include trading post, purchases and expenditures, camp photos, weekly rosters and newsletters, overnight camp check in and check out and general office tasks. Uphold all policy, procedures, and safety standards for the wellbeing of staff and campers.?Be an active participant in?campers’ experience and?camp?programming.? This seasonal full-time position is needed at Camp Alice Chester in East Troy, WI from May 27, 2025 through July 26, 2025.

What You’ll Do

• Operate camp trading post.
• Manage the trading post system for overnight campers
• Run trading post cash register
• Assist campers in purchasing items
• Manage purchases and expenditures
• Distribute and collect credit cards
• Collect receipts
• Manage petty cash and petty cash report
• Code expenses in credit card system
• Take pictures and upload photos to external communication platform (Campanion).
• Organize and distribute camp rosters weekly
• Update and distribute weekly newsletters.
• Organize check in and check out for overnight camp
• Print daily camper emails
• Assist with answering camp phone.
• Prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service staff trainings.
• Assist in ordering, driving and shopping if needed.
• Ability to adjust quickly when scheduled activities need to change and/or are no longer able to be done.
• Participate in the upkeep and cleaning of camp and units.
• 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 to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. Our Girl Scout Law encourages us to seek racial equity for everyone and do our part to dismantle systemic racism. GSWISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.