Greenhouse & Garden Program Specialist

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, CO

55d•$510 - $600•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenhouse & Garden Program Specialist is responsible for the care of the greenhouse & garden areas and implementation of the greenhouse & garden program at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service. Pay Range: $510 - $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200) Dates: late May- late August (exact dates TBD) This job is located in Bailey, CO and required to live on-site in shared housing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration.
Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
Gardening and plant identification experience.
Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in homesteading practices.
Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Preferred experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily planting and care of the greenhouse & garden areas.
Support the equine and barn staff with care of farm animals as needed/assigned.
Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.
Provide assistance/coverage as necessary to all additional operational and program staff.
Support the work of the cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Plan, direct, and implement programs for a group of campers during overnight camp sessions, troop day camp sessions, and family camp sessions in one or more assigned specialty program areas.
Responsible for the care, cleanliness, maintenance, and inventory of assigned program area and support the entire Ranch team maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all Ranch areas.
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program.
Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.