Camp Program Associate (Part-Time)

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To assist the Camp Director in promoting and supporting the development of Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) camp programs. To ensure that campers receive exceptional customer service while registering, paying and planning for their trips.

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@girlscoutsnyc.org. Please include "Camp Program Associate (Part-Time)" in the subject line of your e-mail. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To report to the Camp Director and work collaboratively with members of the Program Department to help achieve GSGNY goals and objectives related to camp programming.
• Support camp programs by managing all registration paperwork such as; registration forms, payment records, program evaluations, program schedules and occupancy stats.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure that troop leaders, parents and girl members are well informed and fully prepared to attend camp, and articulate policy and program procedures as needed.
• Process all payments and maintain accurate and up-to-date logs of attendance at Camp Kaufmann.
• Assist in the preparation of promotional materials for camp programs, including informational flyers and e-newsletters via Constant Contact
• Review and process all data related to summer camp including bed assignments, program activity schedules and related invoices, in accordance with Council, ACA (American Camp Association) and GSUSA procedures and policies.
• Promote camp by attending periodic night meetings, utilizing social media outlets (including Facebook, Twitter and e-mails via Constant Contact) and advising on necessary updates for the GSGNY website.
• Communicate the needs of campers to Camp Director and Camp Property Manager to ensure effective implementation of weekend events.
• When necessary, travel to Camp Kaufmann in Holmes, NY to assist Camp Director with implementation of camp programs.
• Other duties, as deemed necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree, with previous experience in program development and implementation preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers a plus.
• Knowledge of outdoor and camp programming a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to communicate well and work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Ability to commit to a flexible work schedule and to travel throughout the five boroughs when necessary.
• Willing to travel to Camp Kaufmann in Holmes, NY on an occasional basis during the year.
• Proficiency in working independently to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated time-management skills; able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines; perform well under pressure.
• Computer-literate, with knowledge of: Microsoft Office applications; Constant Contact; social media outlets including Facebook and Twitter; and other web-based applications.
• Passionate about the work and impact potential of the Girl Scout movement on girl members. 

STATUS:
Part-Time (20 hours/week); Exempt
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.