Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is hiring a Program Specialist for 2024 Summer Day Camp at the Program Center in Spokane!

Day Camp Ashwell goes from June 10th to August 26th. The Day Camp shift is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

$16.75 per hour

Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho has been serving girls since 1937. Our Summer Day Camp operates out of our Program Center in Spokane, which houses a full-size gymnasium, teaching kitchen, computer lab, art studio, rock climbing wall, and an overnight hostel with its own kitchen. Over 300 girls each summer ages 5-17 enjoy a weekly themed program that includes STEM, arts and crafts, cooking, drama, swimming, hiking, and other skill-building fun.

Our Mission; Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Director and Program Coordinator, the Program Specialist will be responsible for facilitating weekly programming and activities including but not limited to rock-climbing, archery, swimming, and field trips. Throughout the day, they will lead activities, chaperone field trips, provide counselors with breaks, and maintain camp supplies.

Primary Responsibilities of Position: 

• Attend to the safety of campers at all times; follow and instruct campers on procedures for incidents and emergencies
• Independently lead and supervise at least 1 program per week for all campers and staff to participate in
• Provide breaks for counselors by leading group games for a half hour each day
• Maintain camp supplies and make sure supplies are in stock each week
• Facilitate camp activities for each group including rock climbing, archery, and swimming.
• Substitute for staff members if they are absent from work
• Follow procedures to assist with camper drop off and release as scheduled
• Ensure campers are provided with a healthy snack each day
• Report concerns and incidents to Program Coordinator
• Follow and implement behavior management procedures with all campers
• Respect and follow the “Camp is for the camper” philosophy by attending to camper and camp needs first
• Fully participate in staff trainings, meetings, and daily camp cleaning including but no limited to deep cleaning, lifting or moving equipment, and taking out trash
• Practice the Girl Scout Promise and Law with an inclusive attitude and willingness to problem-solve
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Follow all procedures and regulations according to the GSEWNI Council, GSUSA, and state and federal guidelines and laws .

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 18 year's of age or older

Education/Experience:

• Pass First Aid/CPR training or provide current certification.
• Possess of obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card
• Willingness to complete Belay training and Archery Certification upon being hired
• Willingness to subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout movement, including acceptance of the Girl Scout philosophy and willingness to maintain membership in the Girl Scouts of the USA
• Preferred - Possession of or willingness to obtain Lifeguard certification

Physical Abilities:
The physical health and capacity to be on one’s feet for at least 8 hours a day, stand or walk for long periods of time, lift at least 30 pounds, and participate in games and activities with girls ages 5-14.

Work Environment:
While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee works in close proximity to others. They may only use personal electronics during personal designated breaks and out of sight of campers, unless expressly given permission to do otherwise by the camp director for purposes of camp communication. Camp is a fast-paced environment and can create high-stress situations which the employee will be expected to manage.

The management of this organization believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from discrimination. It is our policy to hire, compensate, promote, train, transfer, discipline, discharge, and make all other employment-related decisions without consideration of an employee's race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. All employees of this Council are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. All staff are provided a safe and inclusive work environment.