On-call Outdoor Programs and Events Associate

Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.

Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.

At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.

Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!

You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!

What is an On-call Outdoor Programs and Events Associate?

Outdoor Programs and Events On-Call staff lead year-round weekend and weeknight special programs across the state for Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO). This position is responsible for facilitating activities including outdoor adventure sports, environmental education, and camp games and programs. This position is responsible for supporting and delivering entry level outdoor experiences for Girl Scout members. This position will support community outdoor programs, partnership programs, special events, and other trips as needed. The scope of work is varied and may include day or evening programs at the Girl Scouts DreamLab, state, county, or city parks across Colorado, or Girl Scouts of Colorado properties. Work may also occasionally include weekend overnight camps or trips.

This position offers a very flexible schedule depending on staff availability. Staff self-select programs they are available to work on a quarterly basis and schedules are determined at least four weeks before each event. The work schedule could include entire weekend (Friday through Sunday) programs, weekend days, or weekday evenings depending on activity schedule. Anticipate weekend work that could possibly include 1 to 2 overnight weekends per off season (August-April) and approximately 2 to 3 weekday evenings or weekend day programs per month, especially during warmer weather months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Facilitation
  • Facilitate high-quality outdoor programming for Girl Scouts ages 5 through 17, incorporating the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, national Girl Scout curriculum, and meeting outdoor program department objectives.
  • Implement programming that is exciting, progressive, skill based and inclusive of Girl Scouts of all ages, ability levels and from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Adapt activities and methods to individual and group needs and abilities, provide opportunities for participants to experience variety, challenge, and progression.
  • Participate in staff trainings, attend staff meetings, and contribute to the planning of scheduled programs, events, and trips.
  • Collaborate with additional staff or adult volunteers assigned to activities with a problem-solving mindset and good communication.
  • Demonstrate a caring attitude and manner with campers. Act as a role model of Girl Scout values for campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Camper Supervision
  • Guide participants in group cohesiveness that includes and appreciates all members and honors individuality.
  • Assist other Girl Scout program staff or program vendors by organizing the group, implementing positive behavior management, and assisting with instruction.
• Risk Management
  • Follow and educate participants on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of campers.
  • Adjust program plans and respond to emergencies as appropriate in dynamic outdoor situations.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Formal Training

• Have current, or willing to obtain the following certifications:
  • USA Level 1 Archery Instructor
  • American Canoe Association Paddle Sports Facilitator

Experience

• Experience working with youth in an outdoor program, camp, educational, or volunteer setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outdoor Program Skills and Abilities
  • Experience in developing and facilitating outdoor and camp programs.
  • Experience working with children and adults in an informal outdoor setting.
  • Familiarity with concepts in recreation, environmental education, and experiential education.
  • Familiarity with risk management in an outdoor setting, ability to respond appropriately and direct others in emergency situations.
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptable, think quickly under pressure and modify programming design in dynamic situations.
• Youth Development Knowledge
  • Knowledgeable of the development needs of children, appropriate program engagement, and behavior management techniques.
  • Ability to motivate, develop, inspire, engage, and relate to campers elementary to high school aged.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

• This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, archery, paddle sports and other outdoor skills activities.
• Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Ability to work non-traditional hours including: evenings, weekends, and extended overnight periods on-site at programs.
• Ability to sleep in a group setting in rustic accommodations, and potentially respond to camper need at all hours of the night.
• Requires extensive walking over uneven and unpaved terrain.
• Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods outdoors in various climates including heat, snow and rain.
• Travel over mountain roads which may include unpaved rough terrain.

PAY

Pay for this position starts at $18.50 per hour with increases based only on the following certifications, up to a maximum of $21.00 per hour.

• USA Archery Level 1: $0.50
• American Canoe Association Paddlesports Facilitator: $0.50
• Zipline or High Ropes Course verified training or documented facilitation hours: $1.00
• Low Ropes verified training or documented facilitation hours: $0.50
• Certified Interpretive Guide: $0.50
• Lifeguard certification: $1.00
• Wilderness First Responder: $1.00