Camp Opportunities - Summer 2024 (STEM Center of Excellence)

Staff work from the end of May to the beginning of August 2024.  To apply, please email talent@gsnetx.org or contact Heather Hill at 972-349-2413 (text or phone).

Opportunities

STEM Camp Counselor:
Counselors are responsible for leading a fun, impactful summer camp program for all campers.  Staff live in cabins or lodges (group living), develop relationships, care for campers, lead program activities, and participate fully in daily camp life. This team member serves as a caring mentor, fun companion, patient teacher, positive role model, and helpful problem solver. The position reports to the Director of Education. Paid staff training is provided at the beginning of the summer and takes place at Camp Whispering Cedars in Dallas, Texas.  Counselors live onsite during work.  

Outdoor Activities Counselors (Ropes Course and/or Archery):
As a member of the Outdoor Activities team the individual is responsible for aiding in the planning and implementation of Girl Scout programs in outdoor settings and for the safeguarding of participants’ health, safety, and security.  The specific responsibilities of this position, include, but are not limited to, the overall planning and implementation of activity programs, including any substitute activities provided during inclement weather, while providing a fun experience for campers.   The candidate must successfully complete the required certification process provided by GSNETX to continue being employed.  Paid staff training is provided at the beginning of the summer and takes place at Camp Whispering Cedars in Dallas, TX.  Counselors live onsite during work.  

Lifeguard (STEM/Camp Whispering Cedars):
The Camp Whispering Cedar (CWC) Outdoor Activities Team is responsible for supporting safe access to outdoor activities around the property such as high and low ropes, archery, slingshots, and swimming. This team is responsible for the planning and implementation of Girl Scout programs in outdoor settings and for the safeguarding of participants’ health, safety, and security.  The CWC Pool Lifeguard is responsible for participating as a member of the CWC outdoor team in the assigned pool/aquatic activity during summer and/or weekend camping and to carry out specific responsibilities for the planning and implementation of the Girl Scout and aquatic programs in an outdoor setting. This position is also responsible for the safeguarding of participants’ health, safety, and security in the pool/aquatic area while providing a fun pool/aquatic experience. This position will work 29 hours/week and the pay rate is $17/hour.

Assistant Camp Director (Summer Camp 2024):
The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for assisting the Summer Camp Director with day-to-day operations of summer camp programs including program coordination and scheduling, providing mentorship to Summer Staff and Counselors, Staff Training and development, the creation of working teams, and the leadership of camp activities such as community gathering, celebration, and special events. The Assistant Camp Director is required to sleep on the weekends in private space.  The pay rate is $850.00/week.  Room and board available at no additional cost to candidate.  This team member serves as a caring mentor for staff, ensures activities developed meet the needs of Girl Scouts, is a patient teacher, positive role model, and helpful problem solver.