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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 leadership
- Provide 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 traditions
- Create a welcoming and purposeful camp environment for diverse staff and visitors to engage meaningfully with camp activities and the Girl Scout community
- Collaborate with organizational departments and engage with community partners to increase participation and grow volunteer support
- Serve as a representative of camp at meetings and events and within the community at large
- Contribute to our master plan process and implementation for camp redevelopment as part of a large capital campaign and investment in council properties
Staff 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 weekly
- Oversee staff management of program design, equipment, supplies, safety, training, and successful implementation of outdoor activities and equestrian activities
- Oversee staff management of dining operations, including menu planning, food orders, sanitation code, training, and successful dining service for up to 700 meals per day
- Oversee 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 more
- Hire, 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 staff
Operations 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 more
- Manage camp operating budget in alignment with mission and fiscal goals
- Ensure safety, health, and security of all visitors to camp, including responding to emergencies as needed
- Manage compliance with ACA standards, state health department code, and Girl Scout policies and procedures
Other:
- 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 terrain
- Be welcoming, respectful, enthusiastic, and professional with colleagues, members of all ages, and the public at all times
- Must be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessary
- Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver’s license and meet GSNETX driving record & automobile insurance requirements
- Performs other duties, as assigned
