Description Position Summary As the Camp Director, you'll be at the heart of every adventure, overseeing both residential and day camp programs for Girl Scouts. From coordinating engaging activities that inspire confidence and fun, to leading an enthusiastic team, you'll ensure camp runs smoothly, safely, and with plenty of excitement. You'll play a key role in building a vibrant, supportive community while managing the camp's operations and fostering positive relationships with parents, the public, and your fantastic staff. Get ready to make a lasting impact, season after season!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Fosters a love for the great outdoors for all Badgerland Girl Scouts through the development of outdoor programming operations year-round to include skill development, seasonal camporees, opportunities, and resources.
- Supervises all seasonal camp program staff, including hiring, training, development, and release.
- Ensures that camp facilities meet established health department standards before, during, and after camp sessions. Coordinates and works with the property staff and Director of Facilities to identify and resolve property issues and needs.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of pre-camp and in-service staff trainings.
- Grow camp programming through innovation and collaboration with Education Staff and Facilities staff to include but not limited to a High Adventure and Low Ropes Courses.
- Promotes a positive work environment and high staff morale through staff communication and staff development activities.
- Ensures that a risk and crisis management plan and emergency procedures are in place and that staff is trained and proficient in the respective procedures and policies.
- Monitors safety protocols and procedures as they pertain to the supervision of all camper, and staff activities.
- Works cooperatively with facilities management staff to ensure camps are prepared and ready for camp and program activities.
- Develops and oversees the implementation of schedules and procedures for camp operations
- Enforces a high level of safety and health standards in alignment with the American Camp Association (ACA).
- Maintains ACA accreditation and ensures accurate reporting
- Enforces all camp rules and policies, including personnel policies while establishing and maintaining high level of professional conduct by staff at all times.
- Works within the established budget to meet the operational and staffing needs of the camp, including equipment, supplies, food, trading-post inventory, and staffing levels.
- Belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting; be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law and Wisconsin Badgerland Girl Scouts mission, vision, and values.
Education or Experience - A minimum of 3-5 years in management responsibilities and at least 2 years in a leadership role in organized camping.
- Ability to live on-site at the resident camp from approximately May 1 - August 30.
- Program design, training and facilitation skills.
- Ability to lead, organize, and delegate work.
- Possesses critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Be able to react in a crisis situation with a clear mind.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in budget management.
- Experience in supervision and management of volunteers.
- Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnights.
- Spanish/Bilingual skills a plus.
- Excellent leadership, management, and decision-making skills.
- High capacity to master and leverage data tracking platforms.
- Highly organized and detail oriented with a bias towards execution and action.
- Skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate effectively across difference and across every level of the organization.
- A proactive team player willing to pitch in at all levels while also holding a big picture, systems thinking mindset.
- Exceptional written and verbal communicator.
- Strong work ethic with a high degree of curiosity and a learning orientation; someone who leads and operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
- Be or become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the United States of America; have a working knowledge of Girl Scout philosophy and programming, and be committed to the Girl Scout mission. Prior Girl Scout experience not required.
Other Requirements - Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Anticipated time away from office is 40%.
- Possess a valid drivers' License and proof of insurance.
- Must be able to work both in an office setting and independently off-site.
Physical Requirements - The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:
- Must be able to work in an outside environment, where you have the ability to walk/hike daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Operate office equipment manually.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds at times.
Individual Core Competencies - Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension, expresses ideas and thoughts in written form, expresses ideas and thoughts verbally, keeps others adequately informed, and selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Managing People: Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth, includes subordinates in planning, makes self-available to subordinates, provides direction and gains compliance, provides regular performance feedback, and takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.
- Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly, plans for additional resources, prioritizes and plans work activities, sets goals and objectives, uses time efficiently, and works in an organized manner.
- Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, identifies problems in a timely manner, resolves problems in early stages, works well in group problem solving situations.
- Conflict Resolution: Confronts difficult situations, encourages open communications, keeps emotions under control, maintains objectivity, and uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
- Innovation: Develops innovative approaches and ideas, displays original thinking and creativity, generates suggestions for improving work, and meets challenges with resourcefulness.
Other DutiesPlease note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity EmployerGirl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively promote anti-racism as part of our mission and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Job Type: Full-time/ExemptExpected hours: 37.5 per weekSalary Range: $48,000-$55,000Full-Time Job Benefits - Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Free Short- and Long- Term Disability Insurance
- Free Life Insurance 1.5x salary (additional coverage available)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with eligibility employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO), accrue total of 15 days the first year
- Holidays observed with pay: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday after), and all business days from December 24 through January 1
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional Development reimbursement
Work Location: In person in Madison from Sept-April & Camp in Mindoro, WI from May-August