Employment

GIRL SCOUT MISSION:  Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the supervision of Core staff at summer camp, Unit Leaders supervise 3-5 Unit Assistants and are directly responsible for ensuring proper supervision of up to 32 campers under their care. Unit Leaders ensure that all campers are aware of all program opportunities within camp and make them available to girls.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Supervise Unit Assistants in the delivery of summer camp programming and in the execution of the Girl Scout Mission.
2. Share the responsibility for conducting successful Girl-Led and Girl-Planned programing at camp.
3. Support all camp functions including: completing daily paperwork, disciplining campers, implementing safety and emergency procedures, caring for the site and property, and engaging in all camp-wide activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age: 21 years at start of camp
• Previous Leadership and Supervisory experience with both children and adults
• Willingness to accept and exemplify the Girl Scout Promise and Law and become a member of the Girl Scouts of the USA

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to participate in a strenuous, outdoor based, camp program with the campers, while maintaining a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Supports, Provide guidance, and mentors Unit Assistants; provides written observations and performance evaluations.
• Address needs of individual girls and provide direction and focus when necessary.
• Ability to respond calmly and exercise good judgement in a crisis or emergency situation.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Seasonal Summer positions at Day and Resident Camp. Training varies but will take place after June 16.
• Day Camp Kettleford, Bedford, NH, July 8 - August 23, 2019; Mon-Fri; hours vary within 7am-6pm; Wed 7am-8pm.
• Day Camp Seawood, Portsmouth, NH July 8 - August 16, 2019;; Mon-Fri; hours vary within 7am-6pm; Wed 7am-8pm.
• Day Camp Twin Hills, Richmond, VT, July 8 - August 3, 2019; Mon-Fri; hours vary within 7am-6pm; Wed 7am-8pm.
• Resident Camp Farnsworth, Thetford, VT, June 30 - August 16, 2019;; live and work onsite at resident camp; daily and weekly time off will vary.
  

^{The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability.}