Summer Assistant Camp Ranger

Job Details

Job Location: Whispering Cedars - Dallas, TX

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

About Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas:

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.

Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and in the world. At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, you can build a rewarding career in everything from working hands-on with girls, to accounting, human resources and project management, to marketing, research—and more.

About Camp Whispering Cedars:

Camp Whispering Cedars, Home of the STEM Center of Excellence, is in Dallas, TX and offers a variety of programming. The property sleeps approximately 120 people. During the summer, Camp offers sleepaway camping options for rental groups as well as Day Camp experiences. Ages range from 8-18year-olds.

Summer Assistant Camp Ranger work season runs end of May to end of July 2026, with some positions available for more limited periods of time. Assistant Camp Ranger will be paid an hourly rate and work up to 29 hours per week. Schedule will adjust from Sun-Wed or Mon-Thurs depending on the camp schedule that week.

Job summary:

The Assistant to the Camp Ranger plays a key role in supporting the overall operations, safety, and upkeep of Camp Whispering Cedars, a 90-acre year-round camp in South Dallas and home to the STEM Center of Excellence. Working under the direction of the Camp Ranger, this position assists with the daily maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and camp infrastructure. This role also supports facility preparations for campers, staff, and guests throughout summer camp.

The Assistant to the Camp Ranger will perform a wide range of hands-on maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, contribute to camp readiness, and assist with safety checks and emergency responses as needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values teamwork, and wants to make a direct impact in a mission-driven, girl-focused environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

Property Maintenance and Groundskeeping

Routine checks of buildings to make sure area is clean and trash is thrown away.

Stock cleaning supplies or other materials at buildings that are being used.

Assist with other property maintenance needed from Camp Ranger.

Mow and weedwack areas around property and assist with landscaping needs in courtyard.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

1–2 years experience in facilities maintenance, landscaping, construction, or related field preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods

Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions

Commitment to the mission of Girl Scouts and a desire to support youth development

Upon employment, must register as an adult member of Girl Scouts and subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Law

Attendance is an essential job requirement, including availability on weekends and evenings during camp events

Must complete and pass a criminal background check

Must abstain from:

Use of tobacco products, herbal intoxicants (CBD, THC, gummies, etc.), vaping and electronic cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, and fireworks while on camp property or while on duty, plus abstain from possessing on camp property and from returning to camp under the influence of any such substances

Use of explicit language or harmful language

Volatile expressions of emotion

Romantic or sexual activity on camp, no public display of affection

Wearing clothing that features alcohol, drugs, or harmful topics or language

Sharing or discussing private, adult issues with campers

Using (engaging with) cell phone while on duty (Counselor phones can be kept in administrative building and used during scheduled staff break time away from campers, plus we have a radio system for camp communication and emergencies)

Our organization’s cultural values:

We are relevant.

We strive for equity.

We put our stakeholders first.

We collaborate to get the best results.

We own our work.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors. Significant sitting, standing, physical activity, and ability to walk extensively around a large camp property (1,300 acres). Must be able to withstand prolonged work hours. Must be able to thrive in an environment with regular exposure to large groups of youth and high noise levels. Ability to lift and carry and/or move up to 45 pounds.