Office Assistant - Camp Cedarledge

The Office Assistant provides clerical and general camp support for smooth camp operations. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with general office duties as assigned.
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
• Assists with general office duties such as telephone messaging, mail delivery, and copying
• Delivers program supplies and equipment as needed. Picks up, cleans and stores program equipment and supplies after usage. Organizes and maintains equipment storage area and inventory. Completes safety checks for program equipment and notifies Program Director when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Aids Program Director in the organization & set up of all camp program activities as needed
• Is responsible for all dishes and dishwashing in the dining hall.
• Helps oversee dining hall and kitchen kapers with the Assistant Director
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18

• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures

• Has successful experience working with groups of children

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude

• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
• If your position requires you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

EXPOSURES

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.