Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Camp Director, Camp Bette Perot
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Palestine, Texas, United States, 75801
Job Details
Job LocationBette Perot - Palestine, TX
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Job CategoryManagement
Description
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.
Job Summary:
Camp Bette Perot is a year-round camp with more than 210 bedspaces and a thriving equestrian program, situated on approximately 1,300 acres of pineywoods in East Texas and open since 1970. The Camp Director is responsible for mission delivery oversight, planning, and strong staff leadership of day and overnight camp programs serving Girl Scout campers, volunteers, and families through summer camp, weekend camping, and special events. This team member serves as the primary onsite director of camp programs and operations, with the goal of providing consistent, high-quality experiences of belonging and growth for all visitors. The position reports to the Director of Camps & Outdoor Leadership and is a key member of a team stewarding four camp properties dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character through community life outdoors.
Essential Functions:
Mission leadershipProvide dynamic leadership for camp staff in the design and delivery of summer camp, weekend camping, and special events, in alignment with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, organizational priorities, and camp history and traditionsCreate a welcoming and purposeful camp environment for diverse staff and visitors to engage meaningfully with camp activities and the Girl Scout communityCollaborate with organizational departments and engage with community partners to increase participation and grow volunteer supportServe as a representative of camp at meetings and events and within the community at largeContribute to our master plan process and implementation for camp redevelopment as part of a large capital campaign and investment in council propertiesStaff leadership
Oversee staff management of visitor experience and camper care, including reservations, registrations, special needs and accommodations, supplies, and overall program structure for over 200 visitors weeklyOversee staff management of program design, equipment, supplies, safety, training, and successful implementation of outdoor activities and equestrian activitiesOversee staff management of dining operations, including menu planning, food orders, sanitation code, training, and successful dining service for up to 700 meals per dayOversee staff management of facilities and infrastructure, including regular maintenance and operations, utilities, housekeeping, equipment and supplies, repairs, vendor servicing, all applicable codes and documentation, emergency responses, and moreHire, train, and supervise permanent and seasonal staff and volunteers dedicated to program operations, including directly supervising four permanent staff focused on visitor experience, program and activities, dining, and facilities (some of which have additional staff reporting to them) and supervising a large summer staffOperations leadership
Develop and implement systems and processes for smooth administration of camp programs and positive customer experiences, including scheduling, staffing, facilities management, volunteer engagement, supply procurement, activity spaces, promotion and communications, registration, check-in and checkout, program delivery, evaluation, project management, problem solving, and moreManage camp operating budget in alignment with mission and fiscal goalsEnsure safety, health, and security of all visitors to camp, including responding to emergencies as neededManage compliance with ACA standards, state health department code, and Girl Scout policies and proceduresOther:
This position generally works Tuesdays through Saturdays during fall, winter, and spring, with some flexible scheduling to oversee weekend work and special events as needed. This position generally works Sundays through Fridays during summer, with long days and evening work daily plus some Saturdays required. On a limited basis, this position is expected to stay on camp overnight in shared accommodations to ensure adequate staffing coverage. In order to ensure adequate summer support, this position is expected to reside within a 45-minute drive of the center of camp (and remain accessible via phone overnight when camp is in session), or to use sleeping accommodations provided at camp. Willingness to work a flexible schedule is essential.Be active outdoors in variable weather conditions all year, including walking around camp on uneven terrainBe welcoming, respectful, enthusiastic, and professional with colleagues, members of all ages, and the public at all timesMust be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessaryMust have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver's license and meet GSNETX driving record & automobile insurance requirementsPerforms other duties, as assignedQualifications
5+ years professional management experience in recreation, camp, outdoor education, youth programming, hospitality, or related field, with site operations experience preferredBachelors degree in recreation, environmental education, youth development, natural resources, public or business administration, or related field preferredPassion for outdoor activitiesExperience working with youthExperience with diverse audiencesExperience supervising staff and providing dynamic leadership to teamsExperience managing a budgetHighly comfortable in an equestrian settingExperience teaching or facilitating groupsDemonstrated project management skillsHighly organizedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom this job puts them in contact.Upon employment, employee must register as an adult member in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required.Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.
Certifications/Licenses:
Obtain and maintain first aid/CPR certification
Job LocationBette Perot - Palestine, TX
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Job CategoryManagement
Description
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.
Job Summary:
Camp Bette Perot is a year-round camp with more than 210 bedspaces and a thriving equestrian program, situated on approximately 1,300 acres of pineywoods in East Texas and open since 1970. The Camp Director is responsible for mission delivery oversight, planning, and strong staff leadership of day and overnight camp programs serving Girl Scout campers, volunteers, and families through summer camp, weekend camping, and special events. This team member serves as the primary onsite director of camp programs and operations, with the goal of providing consistent, high-quality experiences of belonging and growth for all visitors. The position reports to the Director of Camps & Outdoor Leadership and is a key member of a team stewarding four camp properties dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character through community life outdoors.
Essential Functions:
Mission leadershipProvide dynamic leadership for camp staff in the design and delivery of summer camp, weekend camping, and special events, in alignment with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, organizational priorities, and camp history and traditionsCreate a welcoming and purposeful camp environment for diverse staff and visitors to engage meaningfully with camp activities and the Girl Scout communityCollaborate with organizational departments and engage with community partners to increase participation and grow volunteer supportServe as a representative of camp at meetings and events and within the community at largeContribute to our master plan process and implementation for camp redevelopment as part of a large capital campaign and investment in council propertiesStaff leadership
Oversee staff management of visitor experience and camper care, including reservations, registrations, special needs and accommodations, supplies, and overall program structure for over 200 visitors weeklyOversee staff management of program design, equipment, supplies, safety, training, and successful implementation of outdoor activities and equestrian activitiesOversee staff management of dining operations, including menu planning, food orders, sanitation code, training, and successful dining service for up to 700 meals per dayOversee staff management of facilities and infrastructure, including regular maintenance and operations, utilities, housekeeping, equipment and supplies, repairs, vendor servicing, all applicable codes and documentation, emergency responses, and moreHire, train, and supervise permanent and seasonal staff and volunteers dedicated to program operations, including directly supervising four permanent staff focused on visitor experience, program and activities, dining, and facilities (some of which have additional staff reporting to them) and supervising a large summer staffOperations leadership
Develop and implement systems and processes for smooth administration of camp programs and positive customer experiences, including scheduling, staffing, facilities management, volunteer engagement, supply procurement, activity spaces, promotion and communications, registration, check-in and checkout, program delivery, evaluation, project management, problem solving, and moreManage camp operating budget in alignment with mission and fiscal goalsEnsure safety, health, and security of all visitors to camp, including responding to emergencies as neededManage compliance with ACA standards, state health department code, and Girl Scout policies and proceduresOther:
This position generally works Tuesdays through Saturdays during fall, winter, and spring, with some flexible scheduling to oversee weekend work and special events as needed. This position generally works Sundays through Fridays during summer, with long days and evening work daily plus some Saturdays required. On a limited basis, this position is expected to stay on camp overnight in shared accommodations to ensure adequate staffing coverage. In order to ensure adequate summer support, this position is expected to reside within a 45-minute drive of the center of camp (and remain accessible via phone overnight when camp is in session), or to use sleeping accommodations provided at camp. Willingness to work a flexible schedule is essential.Be active outdoors in variable weather conditions all year, including walking around camp on uneven terrainBe welcoming, respectful, enthusiastic, and professional with colleagues, members of all ages, and the public at all timesMust be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessaryMust have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver's license and meet GSNETX driving record & automobile insurance requirementsPerforms other duties, as assignedQualifications
5+ years professional management experience in recreation, camp, outdoor education, youth programming, hospitality, or related field, with site operations experience preferredBachelors degree in recreation, environmental education, youth development, natural resources, public or business administration, or related field preferredPassion for outdoor activitiesExperience working with youthExperience with diverse audiencesExperience supervising staff and providing dynamic leadership to teamsExperience managing a budgetHighly comfortable in an equestrian settingExperience teaching or facilitating groupsDemonstrated project management skillsHighly organizedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom this job puts them in contact.Upon employment, employee must register as an adult member in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required.Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.
Certifications/Licenses:
Obtain and maintain first aid/CPR certification