Summer Assistant Camp Ranger

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS•Dallas, TX

60d•Onsite

About The Position

About Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas: Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and in the world. At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, you can build a rewarding career in everything from working hands-on with girls, to accounting, human resources and project management, to marketing, research—and more. About Camp Whispering Cedars: Camp Whispering Cedars, Home of the STEM Center of Excellence, is in Dallas, TX and offers a variety of programming. The property sleeps approximately 120 people. During the summer, Camp offers sleepaway camping options for rental groups as well as Day Camp experiences. Ages range from 8-18year-olds. Summer Assistant Camp Ranger work season runs end of May to end of July 2026, with some positions available for more limited periods of time. Assistant Camp Ranger will be paid an hourly rate and work up to 29 hours per week. Schedule will adjust from Sun-Wed or Mon-Thurs depending on the camp schedule that week. Job summary: The Assistant to the Camp Ranger plays a key role in supporting the overall operations, safety, and upkeep of Camp Whispering Cedars, a 90-acre year-round camp in South Dallas and home to the STEM Center of Excellence. Working under the direction of the Camp Ranger, this position assists with the daily maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and camp infrastructure. This role also supports facility preparations for campers, staff, and guests throughout summer camp. The Assistant to the Camp Ranger will perform a wide range of hands-on maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, contribute to camp readiness, and assist with safety checks and emergency responses as needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values teamwork, and wants to make a direct impact in a mission-driven, girl-focused environment.

Requirements

1–2 years experience in facilities maintenance, landscaping, construction, or related field preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods
Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions
Commitment to the mission of Girl Scouts and a desire to support youth development
Upon employment, must register as an adult member of Girl Scouts and subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Law
Attendance is an essential job requirement, including availability on weekends and evenings during camp events
Must complete and pass a criminal background check
Must abstain from: Use of tobacco products, herbal intoxicants (CBD, THC, gummies, etc.), vaping and electronic cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, and fireworks while on camp property or while on duty, plus abstain from possessing on camp property and from returning to camp under the influence of any such substances
Use of explicit language or harmful language
Volatile expressions of emotion
Romantic or sexual activity on camp, no public display of affection
Wearing clothing that features alcohol, drugs, or harmful topics or language
Sharing or discussing private, adult issues with campers
Using (engaging with) cell phone while on duty (Counselor phones can be kept in administrative building and used during scheduled staff break time away from campers, plus we have a radio system for camp communication and emergencies)

Responsibilities

Routine checks of buildings to make sure area is clean and trash is thrown away.
Stock cleaning supplies or other materials at buildings that are being used.
Assist with other property maintenance needed from Camp Ranger.
Mow and weedwack areas around property and assist with landscaping needs in courtyard.

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