Paid Internship

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Paid Internship

FLSA Status: Seasonal Staff

Department: Camp Services

Reports To: Camp Manager

Location: Camp Bluebonnet Shores


Job Purpose: Do you love working with kids, playing outrageous games, making lifelong friends and getting paid to do it? Then Girl Scout Summer Camp is the place for you! We employ enthusiastic, giving, adults who enjoy working outdoors and making a difference in the lives of young campers.

At Girl Scouts we build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

The ideal candidates will be excellent multi-taskers with a genuine passion for working with and empowering young people. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving and confident in their ability to motivate and assist campers in everything from learning new skills to working through homesickness.

While at camp, you receive free lodging, with all meals provided. You also get a chance to develop amazing life skills that will translate to any future career. Skills such as: Leadership, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Flexibility. But the overall best perk of working at camp is the relationships you form! And we can provide all the training you need. Sound good?


Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of all campers during their stay at Girl Scouts of Central Texas camps by following all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers, within activities and throughout camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Participate in the implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Maintains high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff in accordance to Health Department regulations, GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints, and GSCTX policy and procedures.
• Ensures that a safe and pleasant atmosphere is maintained.
• Grows and develops staff in unit to continuously improve the camp experience.
• Plans, leads, and participates in all camper activities.
• Performs check in and check out duties enthusiastically, ensuring parents feel secure in their camper staying at camp.
• Creating a camp atmosphere where every camper is safe, has fun, and feels well liked by peers and staff.
• Encourages girl led programming beyond listed programming in the camp guide.

• Work with and teach children age six through seventeen.
• Maintains effective working relationships with staff and creating harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Managing camper behavior, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the requirements of the American Camp Association, Texas State Health Department, and GSCTX.
• Provide quality guest service that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner.
• Be a role model for campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Promote and support the Girl Scout program philosophies of the GSUSA & GSCTX in a positive manner to the public and co-workers.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in camper activities such as (but not limited to): cook out, check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, and duties at meals.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by June 6, 2027.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• College coursework preferred.
• Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Summer Camp Staff.
• Exhibits mature and responsible behavior at all times.
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
• Ability to work with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
• Continuous ability to work well on a team.
• Must reside on camp property.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp attire is expected at all times.

• A criminal background check is required.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
• Continuous ability to work well with others.
• Continuous ability to follow and enforce all Health & Safety guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Camp experience preferred.
• Experience working with children ages six through seventeen preferred.
• Experience supervising or coaching others preferred.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout programming, awards, and culture preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Environmental Demands

• Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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