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For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in life. Our inclusive programs cover arts, entrepreneurship, the outdoors, STEM, and more, helping girls discover their strengths and embrace leadership. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls build a positive value system, form healthy relationships, and take action to make the world a better place.

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS
Agnes Arnold: Conroe, TX
Misty Meadows: Conroe, TX
Casa Mare: Seabrook, TX
VIRTUAL CAMP TOURS
ALL OPEN POSITIONS

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council runs three yearly summer overnight camps: Misty Meadows Ranch, Camp Agnes Arnold, and Casa Mare. GSSJC camp staff will be trained to work at all three camps, but primarily work at Misty Meadows and Agnes Arnold in Conroe, TX. Staff will live onsite Sunday noon through Saturday noon. Room and board is provided for all staff. Living accommodations are primarily climate controlled, but staff must be willing to live, sleep, and work in non-airconditioned spaces.

SUMMER OVERNIGHT SENIOR STAFF POSITIONS

Head Counselor
Head Counselors are assigned to a group of campers and living unit with a co-counselor each week. Head Counselors have the same responsibilities as Counselors but also act as role models and mentors for their fellow counselors and other staff. Head Counselors spend all daily programing time with their assigned group of campers facilitating camp activities. Head Counselors report to the Assistant Camp Directors and must have worked at a GSSJC overnight camp before. 

Leadership Specialist (currently filled)
The Leadership Specialist facilitates the CIT/WIT (Counselor/Wrangler in Training) and other leadership sessions as designed by GSUSA and GSSJC. The Leadership Specialist spends all daily programing time with their assigned group of campers facilitating the GSSJC Leadership Program. The Leadership Specialist acts as a role model and mentor for all staff reports to the Assistant Camp Directors and must have worked at a GSSJC overnight camp before. 

Program Specialist
Program Specialists facilitate a variety of activities depending on the individual’s skills such as archery, riflery, challenge course, canoeing and kayaking, lifeguarding and other camp activities. Staff are only required to be certified in two to three activities. All certifications are provided by GSSJC. Program Specialists act as experts in their certified activities and provide coaching and guidance to other staff regarding those areas of expertise. Program Specialists report to the Program Directors. 

Head Lifeguard (currently filled)
Head Lifeguards manage and facilitate day-to-day pool operations and/or waterfront operations and are mentors to lifeguard staff. Head Lifeguards spend all daily programing time lifeguarding at their assigned pool or the waterfront. Head Lifeguards report to the Aquatics Director. 

Media Specialist/Intern (currently filled)
Media Specialist are responsible for capturing photos and videos of campers and staff and uploading photos and videos to the GSSJC photo share site daily as well as working with the Marketing Director to create engaging marketing material. Applicants should have experience using a DSLR camera and knowledge of social media trends for marketing purposes. The Media Specialists will be responsible for creating their own daily schedule and managing their time to photograph all activities taking place at camp daily. Media Specialists report to the GSSJC Marketing Director and Camp Director.

General Information:
GSSJC provides applicable trainings and certifications for hired staff. 

All staff are considered role models to all campers at GSSJC overnight camps and are expected to participate in camp activities such as evening all-camp activities, meals in the lodge, evening camper supervision, and camp check in and check out.
 
Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Enjoy working with youth
• Valid Driver’s License - if driving is a required duty at camp (for the position offered)
• Ability to reside at the camp property for the duration of the camp season and occasionally live in non-airconditioned spaces (All meals and housing arrangements are covered by GSSJC for Overnight Camp positions)
• This position performs its duties indoors and in outdoor weather conditions. This position is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, requiring a tolerance to work in hot summer conditions.  Not all sleeping arrangements may be climate controlled.
• Additional requirements and duties as necessary to perform the job

 
Belonging and Sisterhood:  Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers, and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and united by these ideals. 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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