Camp Administrative Staff- Camp Cleawox

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is looking for admin staff for our summer overnight camps who love the camp experience and are passionate about the Girl Scouts mission. In this role, you’ll help lead our camp staff and programs to teach girls new skills, keep them safe as they explore camp experiences, and ensure they have a session full of wonderful memories and camp magic.

As camp admin staff, you’ll live and work in rustic resident camp settings from June 13 through August 23. Shower and toilet facilities are separate from cabins and could include non-flush toilets and dormitory-style showers. Most of your time will be spent in the great outdoors doing fun activities with girls, such as hiking, archery, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts – depending on your skills and interests.

Camp staff are paid a daily rate based on the position, applicable certifications, and previous experience in that role, plus a $400 retention bonus for completing the season.

• Assistant Camp Director: $113.33 to $130.00 per day ($680.00 to $780.00 per week)

The Assistant Camp Director works closely with the Camp Director to facilitate daily camp operations and head the staff team. Specific responsibilities will vary based on the needs of the camp and Camp Director, but often include:

Supervision of the administrative staff team alongside the Camp Director Alongside the Camp Director, ensuring that camp operations are in compliance with standards set by Girl Scouts, the American Camp Association, the local health department etc.

• Developing and approving schedules for each week in collaboration with the administrative team, which includes approval for staff breaks and time off
• Reviewing camper rosters and health forms week-to-week, identifying and planning for camper needs
• Assisting the Camp Director in daily communication with contracted kitchen staff

Purchasing supplies as necessary, within budget. Checking incoming supplies against orders and invoices.

• Maintaining files and documents and reports, as required.

Covering in units or leading program areas as needed. Being responsible for running camp in the absence of the camp director.

Program Coordinator:​ $97.50 to $114.16 per day ($585.00 to $685.00 per week) Supervise, support, and evaluate assigned unit staff and program specialists.

• Assist with camp, including living in the unit, housekeeping, and programs.

Cover in units or lead program areas as needed.

• Ensure high quality program activities are planned with campers and delivered responsibly.
• Ensure all units and program areas run smoothly and safely, per Girl Scout and American Camp Association policies and procedures.

Keep the team and camp director informed of site, unit, and/or program area issues. Serve as a resource for program skills and camp knowledge, including leading activities.

• Work with other senior staff in coordinating all site programs.

Purchase supplies as necessary, within budget. Check incoming supplies against orders and invoices.

Troop Camp Coordinator: $97.50 to $114.16 per day ($585.00 to $685.00 per week)

• Provide excellent customer service as you support the troops who will be onsite during the beginning of each session.
• Ensure that they are oriented to camp, know their schedule and where to report and when, checking in on them often.
• Lead activities and program areas for the troop campers as needed.

Keep the team and camp director informed of unit and/or program area issues for Troop Camp.

When there are no Troop Campers on camp, the Troop Camp Coordinator is expected to assist in various ways around camp, which may include:

Taking photos around camp each week, collect and compile pictures taken by staff and upload them to the camp SmugMug on a weekly basis.

• Maintaining the camp trading post.

Supervising, supporting, and evaluating assigned unit staff and program specialists. Covering in units or leading program areas as needed. Purchase supplies as necessary, within budget. Check incoming supplies against orders and invoices.

Health Coordinator: $113.33 to $130.00 per day ($680.00 to $780.00 per week) Minimum Qualification: an advanced first-aid certification past general First Aid and CPR. (examples include: Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, RN, LPN, EMT etc.)

• Responsible for day-to-day health needs of campers and occasional staff, including administering medication and evaluating and treating minor injuries or illnesses.

Working alongside the Camp Director to determine whether a camper needs external care, as needed.

• Reviewing the rosters and health forms each week, identifying any outstanding camper medical and dietary needs and making calls to caregivers to make care plans.

Communicating care plans to appropriate staff members as needed. Inventorying and stocking the health station of camp, ensuring that the camp is well stocked with basic first aid supplies and over the counter medications. Keeping the health station cleaned and maintained, including doing laundry as needed

• Maintaining accurate and up to date health and medication logs, alongside all required paperwork pertaining to health and safety, per ACA and Girl Scout standards.

Communicating medical incidents from the week to caregivers during check-out Purchase supplies as necessary, within budget. Check incoming supplies against orders and invoices. Keep camp director and assistant camp director informed of health and safety issues. Cover in units or lead program areas as needed.

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Requirements/Qualifications for all positions:

At least 21 years of age. (preferred) At least one year in an organized camp setting or other equivalent work with children.

Experience working with children, young adults, and adults.:

Interest, knowledge, skills, and passion in a variety of camp programs. Child and Adult First Aid/CPR and AED certification or higher. Food handlers Permit required by specific county and state. Aquatic or challenge certifications as necessary. Valid driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. (preferred)

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds. Walking and standing up to 80% of the time on flat or uneven terrain, indoors and outdoors. Stooping, squatting, and bending. Reaching overhead and below shoulder level.

Transferable Skills: Working at camp is a great opportunity to develop valuable professional skills, including:

• Leadership experience

Program management Teamwork & Collaboration Working with diverse groups Curriculum delivery and development Critical Thinking Problem-solving Effective communication Locations: We are hiring for multiple roles at our two beautiful Camp properties. Camp Arrowhead, Stevenson, WA: Located at the base of Dog Mountain and Wind Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge, Camp Arrowhead has 260 acres of forest, meadows, trails, a pool, and a lake with varied terrain and dramatic views. Camp Arrowhead activities include hiking, canoeing, climbing wall, archery, a swimming pool, and various off-camp activities and trips.

Camp Cleawox, Florence, OR: Located on a wooded peninsula in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area by the Oregon coast, Camp Cleawox is surrounded by Lake Cleawox and the Honeyman Memorial State Park sand dunes. This 47-acre site is situated on a freshwater lake near the beach. It features activities such as sandboarding, kayaking, archery, low ropes course, canoeing, and swimming in the lake and various off-camp activities and trips.

About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington: At Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, it's our mission to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Staff supports a network of dedicated volunteers who bring Girl Scouts programming to youths in their community. Since 1912, Girl Scouts has supported children and young adults to achieve their full potential—and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for young women. With Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, you can make a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts, adult volunteers, and the world.:

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How to Apply: Submit your application via our Careers site. Select the locations and positions you are interested in during the application process. You can apply for more than one opportunity, and we will work with you to find the best fit!