Job Summary 

The Arts and Badgework Specialist furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Timberlake Day Camp program. The Arts and Badgework Specialist will assist in planning and will be responsible for delivering all arts and badgework camp programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver programs in the assigned activity area. 
• Follow appropriate health and safety routines for campers and staff. 
• Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary to Programs Supervisor, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.  
• Become familiar with the camp program and offer suggestions in the assigned activity area guidelines.  
• Be aware of camper and staff behavior always, assess the appropriateness, enforce the safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. Take charge and in a calm and collected manner. 
• Maintain area cleanliness according to the Texas Department of Health and GSTOP guidelines. 
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and wellbeing among staff and campers by promoting team collaboration. Discourage gossip and encourage comradery. 
• Other duties assigned by supervisors and as they present themselves. 
• Assist in packing all materials and supplies at the end of summer camping season. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                  10. Conflict Management 
2. Customer Service Responsiveness                               11. Adaptability 
3. Oral and Written Communication Skills                       12. Team Building 
4. Personal Integrity/ Professional Conduct                    13. Information Management 
5. Decision and Judgement                                                 14. Organizational Knowledge 
6. Accounting Basics/ Business Acumen                          15. Self-Management 
7. Fostering Diversity                                                           16. Achieve results 
8. Judgement/ Decision Making                                         17. Time Management 
9. Problem Solving                                                  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age.  
• Experience working with children, peers, and having a supervisor. 
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided by GSTOP). 
• Activity area appropriate Certification (Lifeguard or Archery) or willing to become so (provided by GSTOP) 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment including exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals. 
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and function work duties in summer heat. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 2-6, 2025
• Camp Week1: June 9-13, 2025
• Camp Week 2: June 16-20, 2025
• Camp Week 3: June 23-27, 2025
• Camp Week 4: July 30 – July 1, 2025 (overnight)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed).