Girl Scouts of Maine

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Job responsibilities include:

• Work with camp director to plan and implement staff training
• Oversee staff planning and development of camper activities and lesson plans
• Provide support and encouragement to counselors
• Assist with behavior management of campers
• Visit units frequently to provide supervision and support for campers and staff
• Develop and implement evening activities, special events, and daily program
• Run camp in the absence of the camp director
• All staff will work shifts in the kitchen assisting the team with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning equipment, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, or other necessary responsibilities.

Training provided:

• One week paid staff training
• Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others

Dates of employment:

• Early June to August 24
• If available, administrative staff may begin prep work in early June

Summer camp is more than a JOB:

• Housing–all living expenses (cabin)
• Food included–special dietary needs/restrictions
• Salary–competitive with other camps
• Paid training and certifications
• Opportunities and resume builder
• A truly meaningful way to spend your summer

Physical requirements:

Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds).  Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.

COVID vaccination requirements:

• All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.

Work as a member of team to assist the cook in the kitchen and dining hall. Job duties include meal preparation and serving, cleaning the dining hall and kitchen equipment, supervising the kitchen and sanitation assistants when the kitchen manager is not present, restocking food items, and assisting with inventory.

Assistant Waterfront Director will assist the Waterfront Director in directing and supervising the camp’s aquatics program on both the waterfront and boating area. Instruct campers in the boating area and maintain equipment and safety. Seeking candidates with previous experience in 2 or more of the following waterfront crafts; sailing, canoe, kayak or paddle board. We can assist in acquiring the necessary certifications. Must Be 19 or older.

Work as a member of team to assist cooks in the kitchen and dining hall. Job duties include dish washing, cleaning the dining hall and kitchen equipment, food preparation, serving, restocking food items, and assisting with inventory as well as cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and other high touch surfaces around camp.

CIT staff assist in the day-to-day leadership skill building for our older girls in the Counselor–In–Training program. Live in the unit and help maintain the health and safety of all campers. Seeking enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working to help develop future leaders. Will recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group. Plan and develop unit-specific programming for CIT, work with them to create and deliver programming to other campers. Help to guide the unit and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities, with an eye towards meeting the needs of each camper. Assist in developing girl-driven unit and program area activities. Must be age 20 or older.

The summer season runs from mid–June to the end of August.  The employment period varies for staff members, ending August 7  to August 24 depending on staff positions. 

Works with team to manage the kitchen and dining hall. Job duties include meal preparation and serving, cleaning the dining hall and kitchen equipment, supervising the assistant cook and the kitchen/ sanitation assistants, restocking food items, inventory control, ordering, meal planning, budget, scheduling and leading kitchen staffing.

Plan, organize and lead hiking and canoeing wilderness camping trips in Maine. Current Wilderness First Aid and lifeguarding certifications are required. We can assist candidates with previous experience leading wilderness trips or student experience with NOLS, Outward Bound, or a similar training organization in acquiring the necessary certifications. Must be age 21 or older, and have a clean driving record.

The summer season runs from mid–June to the end of August. During August and September, we offer weekend Troop and Family camping opportunities. The employment period varies for staff members ending August 9 to August 30 depending on staff positions. Additional (optional) staffing opportunities September weekends only.

Program Director/Outdoor Leadership and Tripping Advisor oversees all outdoor leadership, off-site trips, and Junior  Maine Guide programs and staffing in these areas as well as helping with camper transportation, camp-wide programs, scheduling, and managing pack-out preparations. Will ensure a quality, enriching program is offered to all girls; will also assume responsibility for the well-being of camp in the absence of the Camp Director or the Assistant Camp Director. Must have experience in Nature Education, Outdoor Living Skills, and the ability to demonstrate skills in the Junior Maine Guide program. Also must have 2 or more of the following:  Large group games, leading trip (boat or Hiking), team challenge activities, Hiking or Rock-climbing. Experience supervising and must be 25 or older. The summer season runs from June 9 to August 9. Additional (optional) staffing opportunities in August and September on weekends.

Archery and Hatchet Throwing, Outdoor Skills, Hiking, Rock-climbing, Cooking, Theater and Nature Education

Program staff should be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls. Will assist with supervising campers in assigned living units and take charge of specific program areas.  Plan and develop programming in their assigned program area that inspires girl-driven activities. Must be age 18 or older. Must have experience or skills in a program area.

The summer season runs from mid–June to the end of August. During August and September, we offer weekend Troop and Family camping opportunities. The employment period varies for staff members, ending August 9 to August 30 depending on staff positions. Additional staffing opportunities September weekends only.

Current Maine License or ability to obtain. Duties include: Review camper medical history/ forms before arrival and contact parents with questions, opening day check in of campers, be available near the Health Center 24 hours a day and respond to emergencies, responsible for the general health and safety of all camp personnel and campers, and distribution of daily medications.

Requirements:

• Current R.N. Maine License or ability to obtain
• Must be age 21 or older
• Clean driving record

Training Provided

• Nursing Staff Orientation for new and returning nurses

Dates of employment:

• • • Weekly nurse positions available from Sunday at 9:00am, ending Saturday 9:30a m
    • Week 1: July 2-8,
    • Week 2: July 9-15,
    • Week 3: July 16-22,
    • Week 4: July 23-29
    • Week 5: July 30 to August 5
       

Weekend Nurse positions available: Saturday 9:00 am ending Sunday 6:00 pm.

• • • July 1-2
    • July 8-9
    • July 15-16
    • July 22-23
    • July 29-30
    • August 5-6

• • Summer Camp is more than a JOB:
    • Housing – all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
    • Food included – special dietary needs/restrictions
    • Salary – competitive with other camps
    • Paid training and certifications
    • Opportunities and resume builder
    • A truly meaningful way to spend your summer

Physical requirements:

Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.

COVID vaccination requirements:

All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.

Lifeguards will assist in both waterfront and in boating areas.  Lifeguards will teach both swimming and boating skills to campers.  Lifeguards will also assume unit responsibilities when not on the waterfront. 

Camp staff will assist in the day-to-day activities in their unit or programs areas, and help maintain the health and safety of all campers. They should be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls. Unit / Program Leaders are in charge of supervising assigned unit or program area.  They will recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group. Plan and develop unit specific programming. Unit/ program assistants assist in guiding unit and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities, with an eye towards meeting the needs of each camper. Both positions will assist in developing girl-driven unit and program area activities. Must be age 18 or older.

Unit Leaders, Unit Assistants, Unit Lifeguards, and Unit program staff

Camp staff will assist in the day-to-day activities in their unit or programs areas, and help maintain the health and safety of all campers. They should be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls. Unit / Program Leaders are in charge of supervising assigned unit or program area.  They will recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group. Plan and develop unit specific programming. Unit/ program assistants assist in guiding unit and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities, with an eye towards meeting the needs of each camper. Both positions will assist in developing girl-driven unit and program area activities. Must be age 18 or older.

Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and staff members at Camp Natarswi or Camp Pondicherry. The Camp Program Director will oversee all camp programs and program staff and will ensure a quality, the enriching program is offered to all girls; will also assume responsibility for the well-being of the camp. Maintain quality camp operations, and assist in program planning and operation of the camp

• Requirements:
  • 24 years of age or older
  • Clean driving record
  • Positive role models for campers and staff
  • Organized and motivated
  • Empathetic, caring, and enthusiastic
• Job responsibilities include:
  • Runs camp in the absence of the Camp Director or the Assistant Camp Director.
  • Works with the Camp Director to develop and implement a camp program that is reflective of the Girl Scout program, camping goals and objectives, and the needs and interests of girls.
  • Works with the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director to develop needed routines, schedules, procedures for camp operations, and proper maintenance of camp property.
  • Works with the Camp Director to plan and implement staff training and in-service training.
  • Work with the Trip Advisor to Implement and plan camper trips off-site. Assure pack-outs are completed
  • Assists with opening and closing of camp.
  • Contributes to the overall health and well-being of campers and camp staff.
  • Provides supervision and leadership to all program staff.
  • Assumes administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director, including leadership of staff meetings and large group activities.
  • Is available for camp meetings and assists with behavior management of campers.
  • Transportation of Campers or Staff During camp season
  • Assist in maintaining Camper records in CampMinder and camper awards
  • Assisting with General camp daily operations
  • All Administration staff will work 2-3 shifts in the kitchen assisting the team with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning equipment, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, or other necessary responsibilities
• Training provided:
  • Two weeks paid staff training- Admin training/prep time and All Staff training
  • Additional certification week (if needed) may include CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
• Dates of employment:
  • Early June to end of August
• Summer camp is more than a JOB:
  • Housing–all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
  • Food included–special dietary needs/restrictions
  • Salary–competitive with other camps
  • Paid training and certifications
  • Opportunities and resume builder
  • A truly meaningful way to spend your summer

Physical requirements:

Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.

COVID vaccination requirements:

All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal-opportunity employer.