Description
The Camp Wildwood Support Specialist for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida plays a vital role in ensuring a positive and smooth experience for all members, volunteers, and visitors to the Girl Scout camp. This position provides a blend of customer service, site maintenance, cleaning, and general operational support to help create a safe, welcoming, and efficient camp environment aligned with the Girl Scout mission and values.
Reports to: Camp Ranger
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service:
- Serve as a friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for members, volunteers, and camp visitors.
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person.
- Assist with camper and troop check-ins, provide directions, and answer questions about camp facilities and programs.
- Help resolve customer issues or escalate concerns to the appropriate supervisor when necessary.
Camp Maintenance & Cleaning:
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs, trash removal, and grounds upkeep.
- Ensure restrooms, cabins, lodges, and other shared spaces are cleaned and stocked regularly.
- Report safety hazards or facility issues promptly to camp ranger.
Program & Operational Support:
- Assist with setting up and breaking down program areas as needed.
- Transport supplies, equipment, and materials around camp.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and notify supervisors when items need restocking or replacement.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience in customer service, facility maintenance, or camp operations preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; friendly and helpful demeanor.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic camp environment.
- Ability to perform work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
- Hand eye-coordination and manual dexterity to utilize camp equipment.
- Ability to work in a camp setting and work extended hours with daily exposure to sun, heat, and animals such as insects, snakes, bats, and horses, etc.
- Must have access to an automobile for travel within the jurisdiction, and proof of insurance and a safe driving record
- Must be a minimum of 25 years of age as of June 1.
- Knowledge and acceptance of beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout movement; willing to register as a member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and maintenance equipment.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience working in a camp, school, recreational, or youth-serving environment.
Hourly starting rate of pay: $18.00
GSWCF is an equal opportunity employer