Arts and Crafts Program Specialist

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Woodland Park, CO

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 age- and ability-appropriate activities around specialty themes that offer variety, challenge, progression, and opportunities for camper planning. The role also participates in general and specialized camp programs and supports camper leadership, supervision, daily living, activities, and peer relationships as part of the camp staff team. The specialist manages the cleanliness, care, maintenance, storage, use, and inventory of assigned areas, equipment, and program materials. They support emergency procedures, health and wellness practices, and operational, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed. Responsibilities also include educating and orienting staff in program delivery and proper equipment use, monitoring staff competence and performance, coordinating schedules, maintaining accurate records, participating in meetings and feedback processes, and following applicable camp and safety standards. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, running from May through August on dates to be determined. The role reports to the Program Director and/or hiring manager, has no supervisory responsibility, and includes pay of $510 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200. The specialist must live onsite in shared housing and be available on call for health, emergency, camper-supervision, and program needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Current certifications, or willingness to obtain, in First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, and Universal Standard Precautions.
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.
Ability to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper-supervision, and program needs.
Ability to live onsite in shared housing with fellow staff and campers assigned for supervision.
Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills 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 direct specialty-themed activities that provide variety, challenge, progression, and camper planning appropriate to campers’ ages, readiness, and abilities.
Participate in general and specialized camp programs.
Care for, manage, maintain, clean, and inventory assigned areas, equipment, and program materials.
Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents, as well as health and wellness practices.
Support operational, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Support camper leadership and supervision, daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships, including supervision of Program Aide campers.
Educate and support staff in program delivery; orient staff to assigned areas, equipment, and materials; verify staff competence before supervisory assignments and monitor performance.
Manage administrative responsibilities, including schedules, logs, forms, inventories, and records.
Assist in developing and reviewing daily, weekly, and activity schedules with other staff, and communicate schedules to campers and staff.
Participate in camper and staff feedback processes, regular staff meetings, and training.
Observe program and leadership delivery to ensure goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Respect confidential information and follow applicable policies 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 inclusion.
Assist with other tasks as needed in accordance with Girl Scouts of Colorado’s philosophy.