Arts and Crafts Program Specialist

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

2d•$510 - $560•Onsite

About The Position

The Arts & Crafts Program Specialist plans, directs, implements, and evaluates arts and crafts programming for campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. The specialist develops activities around specialty themes that provide age- and ability-appropriate opportunities for camper planning, variety, challenge, and progression. The position also participates in general and specialized camp programs and helps maintain assigned areas, equipment, and program materials. As an active member of the camp staff, the specialist supports camper leadership and supervision, camper well-being, fellow staff, and camp operations. Duties include staff education and orientation, schedule coordination, administrative records and feedback, participation in staff meetings and training, and compliance with applicable camp and safety standards. The position requires living on-site in shared housing and being available on call for health, emergency, supervision, and program needs. Camp activities take place outdoors at high altitude and may involve nontraditional and extended hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Current or willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, and Universal Standard Precautions certifications.
Experience working with children.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to develop and facilitate innovative, engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours of up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergencies, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Ability to live on site in shared housing with fellow staff and campers assigned for supervision.
Ability to walk or hike extensively, potentially more than two miles per day, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Ability to carry, lift, or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Ability to work tactfully and congenially with people with a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience teaching or facilitating art, crafting, and/or woodworking programs for children.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate arts and crafts programs for overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
Develop and lead specialty-themed activities suited to campers' ages, readiness, and abilities, with opportunities for planning, variety, challenge, and progression.
Participate in general and specialized camp programs.
Maintain the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, equipment, and program materials.
Support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents, and support health and wellness practices.
Provide support to operational, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Manage camp and program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and use in coordination with fellow team members.
Support camper leadership and supervision, including supervision of Program Aide campers and counseling campers on daily living, activities, and peer relationships.
Educate staff in program delivery; support fellow program staff; orient staff to assigned areas, equipment, and materials; and verify and monitor staff competence before and during supervisory assignments.
Complete administrative work, including developing and reviewing schedules with other staff, maintaining logs and records, and participating in camper and staff feedback processes.
Participate in staff meetings and training, coordinate schedules with campers and staff, and observe program and leadership delivery for appropriate outcomes.
Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook, and protect confidential information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, and standards, including those of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and Colorado Department of Health and Human Services.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado's efforts and commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Assist with other tasks in accordance with the organization's philosophy and camp needs.