Barn Program Specialist

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

1d•$480 - $530•Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Program Specialist is responsible for the care and maintenance of barn animals and areas and for implementing the farm program at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. The position also supports property, hospitality, operations, programs, health, and cabin leadership as needed, with a focus on providing high-caliber service to members, guests, and visitors. This seasonal, full-time, onsite role runs from May through August, with exact dates to be determined. The specialist works with campers and staff during overnight camp, troop day camp, and family camp sessions. The position is based at a camp in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, at an altitude of 8,000–9,500 feet, and requires living onsite in shared housing. Compensation is $510 per week plus food and lodging, valued at $200.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Current First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, and Universal Standard Precautions certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
Proven experience in animal care and safe practices around equine and farm animals.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to 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 onsite in shared housing with other staff and/or campers.
Ability to walk or hike more than two miles per day over uneven, unpaved terrain.
Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 75 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including hearing, listening, seeing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, and balancing.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including inclement weather and highly stimulating, loud environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in working with children.
Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Experience leading children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

Feed and care for barn animals daily, and provide emergency animal care with supervisor support.
Assist equine staff with horse-program care and management as assigned.
Support the greenhouse/garden specialist as assigned.
Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents, as well as health and wellness practices.
Assist operational and program staff as needed, including cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
Plan, direct, and implement programs for campers during overnight camp, troop day camp, and family camp sessions in assigned specialty areas.
Care for, clean, maintain, and inventory the assigned program area, and help keep all Ranch areas clean and organized.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
Train and orient staff in the proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery; verify staff competence before assigning supervisory duties and monitor performance throughout the season.
Manage administrative responsibilities independently, promptly, and with attention to detail.
Help develop and review daily, weekly, and activity schedules with other staff, consistent with camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback as needed for camp strategic planning.
Participate in staff meetings and training for planning, communication, resolution of issues, and completion of assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as needed.
Observe camp activities to ensure leadership and program delivery meet positive and appropriate expectations.
Use digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow standards and procedures set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity commitments and contribute to inclusive relationships among people from diverse backgrounds.
Assist with other tasks in accordance with Girl Scouts of Colorado’s philosophy as required.