Girl Scouts

Department: Operations Team
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer and Senior Program Manager
Supervises: Overnight Summer Camp Staff, Outdoor Program Facilitators and volunteers
Position purpose: Responsible for providing leadership and supervision to staff & volunteers in positioning Girl Scouts as the premier outdoor education organization for girls and young women in middle Tennessee.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Create year-round outdoor program activities that meet diverse girls’ needs and interests and respond to the developmental needs of girls at various age levels.
• Coordinate and run overnight summer camp at Camp Holloway.
• Ensure that outdoor program includes resident camping, troop camping, specialty camping, contemporary issues, and high adventure activities and direct and manage these program experiences.
• Supervise all seasonal and camp-related program staff and volunteers including recruitment, selection, placement, development, and release.
• Ensure that camp facilities meet established standards before, during, and after camp sessions. Coordinate and work with the site manager to identify and resolve property issues and needs.
• Promote a positive work environment and high staff morale through staff communication and staff development activities; ensure that a balanced level of activity is maintained.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of schedules and procedures for camp operations; maintain and review records and evaluations of staff, volunteers, programs, operations and related infrastructures.
• Enforce all camp rules and policies, including personnel policies.
• Enforce a high level of safety and health standards, following emergency procedures as outlined.
• Work within the established budget to meet the operational and staffing needs of the camp, including equipment, supplies, food, trading-post inventory and staffing levels.
• Develop and manage a group of outdoor program consultants that consists of consultants and volunteers that act as a resource for program delivery and aid in delivery and development.
• Actively collaborate with youth organizations and other community agencies.
• Serve on the Program/Property Committee and work with the COO to insure that Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee owned/leased sites support the needs of outdoor program.
• Ensure that all outdoor activities conform to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s risk and safety management system and comply with federal, state and local regulations and GSUSA policies related to health, safety and security.
• Conduct ongoing market research with girls (both Girl Scouts and non members), community groups and families, to determine their interest in outdoor programs.
• Respond to family and volunteer concerns about our camp or outdoor program(s).
• Apply a continuous quality improvement process in delivering outdoor program and design and implement a program evaluation system that determines the impact of outdoor programming on girls’ development and maintains communication with girls about their programming interests.
• Develop and monitor the assigned program budgets.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred, related work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Camp Director, preferably a resident camp, and experience supervising camp staff.
• Knowledge of youth programming, with an emphasis in outdoor education / nature studies.
• Proven ability to plan and organize.
• Valid Driver’s license and state required proof of insurance.
• Ability to relate well to girl and adult audiences.
• Honest, strong work ethic, solution oriented and possess a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and sensitivity to pluralism issues.
• Belief in the purpose, values, and mission of Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to lift 20 lbs to a height of 4 feet and repeat a dozen times.
• Ability to work in the outdoors, which includes regular exposure to heat and humidity during resident camp.
• Ability to walk at a brisk pace on uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb stairs

To apply for this position, email resume, cover letter and application to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is currently hiring outdoor adventure program facilitators to work part time, flexible hours year round at our camp properties. Outdoor adventure program facilitators deliver quality programs designed by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee and scheduled by the Outdoor Adventure Manager.

We provide training in most outdoor adventure areas such as archery, canoeing, high ropes, kayaking, obstacle courses, rappelling, rock climbing, team adventure, tree climbing and more.

To apply, please submit the completed Outdoor Adventure Program Facilitator application (click here for the application) via email or fax to Meredith Dennis. email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) fax: (615) 460-0213

Summer Camp Job Opportunities Positions are available at Camp Sycamore Hills and Camp Holloway unless specified. Positions include room and board; most require on-site living. All staff must be able to direct camper behavior in positive ways and assist in emergency situations to keep the campers safe. All positions require working in the outdoors, which includes regular exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time, ie: heat and humidity, rain and storms; exposure to insects and wildlife; walking several miles a day, at a brisk pace and on uneven terrain and climbing stairs. Employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, unless otherwise noted.

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High school diploma or GED and two years of prior retail sales/cashier experience required. Previous Girl Scout experience a plus. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. August through May work hours (up to 14 hours per week) June and July hours will vary based on shop summer schedule.

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