What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Program Specialist position at Girl Scouts?
Join Our Summer Camp Team
We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to be part of our 2025 Summer Camp Team at Camp Mary Atkinson, Selma, NC, and Camp Graham, Henderson, NC.
About Us
At Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines, we believe in the power of girls. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Camp Program Specialist for our residential (overnight) camps at Camp Mary Atkinson, Selma, NC, and Camp Graham, Henderson, NC.
Responsibilities
- Activity Planning: Design, plan, and deliver specially designed activities that cater to campers' interests, age, and abilities.
- Plan & Lead Activities: Inspire personal growth through fun, engaging programs that teach daily living skills. Ensure activities run smoothly and seamlessly.
- Create Memories: Help make this summer unforgettable for campers—and for yourself.
Why Join Us
- Best Summer Job Ever: Make memories that last a lifetime.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a weekly salary of $527.00, including housing and meals after training.
- Bonus Perk: A one-year Girl Scout membership is included.
- Professional Growth: Build leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills.
- Beautiful Camp Locations: Enjoy the many beautiful wooded acres of land at Camp Mary Atkinson and Camp Graham.
- Make Lifelong Friends: Connect meaningfully with fellow staff and campers.
- Make a Positive Impact: Be a role model and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
- Paid Training: Learn new leadership skills.
Requirements
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR. Training will be provided.
- Ability to interact with all age levels.
Physical Aspects of the Job
- Ability to communicate and work with girls and adults and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
- Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities.
- Will be living in a camp setting and working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all through a shared responsibility of each and every member.
Salary : $527
