Job Details
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Undisclosed
Job Location
Leesburg, VA – Leesburg, VA
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Seasonal
Education Level
Undisclosed
Salary Range
Undisclosed
Travel Percentage
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Job Shift
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Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Camp Staff or Superhero?
Take a moment to imagine making a difference in the life of a child. Empower campers to make decisions, become independent, and be proud of who they are. That’s what we do each summer at sleep-away camp! If you’re passionate about youth development, enjoy the outdoors, and want to encourage campers to discover the best versions of themselves, then Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital sleep-away camps may be for you!
Multiple Opportunities!
- Business and Logistics Director – May 25 – August 13 (flexible scheduling available) : Responsible for the overall business and financial operation of the camp. Learn, understand, and practice risk assessment around camp; supervise the operation of the camp office; oversee the camp finances. Salary starts at $525 a week for residential staff and $14.50 per hour for commuter staff.
- Office Specialist – May 29 – August 13 (flexible scheduling available): Assist in keeping camp office clean, organized, and stocked with supplies, salary starts at $405 a week for residential staff and $12 per hour for commuter staff.
Is this you?
- Passionate about youth leadership
- Excellent with children, ages 5-17, and equally skilled at working with adults of all ages
- Sensitive to people of other cultures and all abilities
- Collaborative
- Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain
- Prepared to live on-site during employment in rustic cabin accommodations (no electricity, internet, or flushing toilets)
- Aren’t bothered by dirt, bugs, or sunscreen
- Looking for a summer job
Some of the Perks
- Room, board, and laundry facilities provided for residential staff
- Paid pre-camp training and professional development
- Free certification in CPR/First Aid and other activities dependent on position (lifeguarding, archery, etc.)
- Networking opportunities and a chance to work with staff from across the country and world
- Ample time off
- Skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more
- A summer outdoors in the woods without screens!
- Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
- The opportunity to create a positive impact on the youth of today
About Camp Potomac Woods
Camp Potomac Woods, located on the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia, provides the perfect getaway for Girl Scouts in grades K-11. Located 50 miles northwest or 1 hour outside of Washington, DC, Potomac Woods is within driving distance of several major cities, including Richmond, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Potomac Woods is owned and operated by Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, the largest Girl Scout council in the United States of America.
Potomac Woods offers a variety of specialty theme overnight programs that range from two nights to five nights in a fun, safe, rustic, and traditional camp setting. The property spans 101 acres of hilly woodland with lots of trees. Full of creativity and imagination, all programs provide girls the opportunity to explore the outdoors while having the time of their lives!
Campers enjoy swimming at the pool, getting creative at arts & crafts, trying outdoor cooking, learning about STEM, and taking aim at target sports like archery, slingshots, knife and tomahawk (axe) throwing! Campers participate in many wonderful Camp Potomac Woods traditions, including campfires, singing, and hikes to explore the Pooh Tree or RiverWalk.
For more information and other sleep-away camp employment opportunities, go to http://www.gscnc.org/workatcamp.
Have questions before applying? Email Rebecca “Bandi O’s” Montague at rmontague@gscnc.org