Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime?
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a girl?
Working at a Girl Scout camp is no ordinary job!
Are you looking for a great job opportunity this
summer? If so, we invite you to consider becoming a
staff member at Camp Wasiu II. Located in the Sierra
Nevada mountains of California, our summer camp offers
innovative, educational programs for girls in an
all-female environment that helps campers and staff
realize their full potential, gain self-confidence and
become future leaders.
Why work for Girls Scouts of the Sierra Nevada at Camp
Wasiu II?
It’s a job like no other.
As a member of our camp staff, you’ll have fun working
in the out-of-doors. You’ll make lifelong friends with
co-workers from across the country and around the
world. You’ll create memories of days spent among the
pines, evenings around a campfire, and nights under the
stars. You’ll get paid to help campers with activities
like backpacking, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts,
hiking, star gazing, singing, outdoor cooking, camp
craft skills, and much, much more. It’s unbelievably
hard work and unbelievably fulfilling!
While working at Camp Wasiu II you will develop
important skills in:
It’s a rewarding experience. As part of our summer camp staff you will be a role model for the
girls whose lives you touch…they will want to grow up to be
just like you! You’ll go to sleep at the end of the day
knowing that your positive influence has made a difference
in their lives. At the end of the summer you may find that
the person’s life you changed may be your own.
Salaries are less than I would make working retail so what
are the benefits of working at Camp Wasiu II?
Get paid twice monthly (see the “Positions
Available” for salaries);
Receive free room, board, and
health/accident insurance (valued at $150/week);
Live and work in the out-of-doors in a
national forest in the Sierra Nevada; and
Build a very impressive résumé.
(Resident camp employees also have greater take-home pay at
the end of the summer because there are fewer opportunities
to spend their hard-earned money while at camp.)
Can I complete an internship while at camp?
The resident camp environment is a great
place to work on an internship in a variety of fields and
you get paid! Talk with your academic advisor about
specific requirements at your school then contact us for
more information.
Where
is Camp Wasiu II located?
Camp Wasiu II is located in the Lakes
Basin Recreation Area high in the Sierra Nevada between
Sierra City and Graeagle, California, approximately 1.5
hours northwest of Reno, Nevada.
How do I apply?
Complete the enclosed application and mail
or fax to:
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Attn: Camp Director
605 Washington St
Reno, NV 89503
Fax: 775-322-0701
E-mail:
pcady@gssn.org
Complete the information at the top of the
enclosed reference forms and give the forms to at least
three people not related to or living with you who have
direct knowledge of your qualifications for the position(s)
for which you are applying (former employers, previous camp
supervisors, religious leaders, teachers, or leaders of
other youth-serving groups). Remind your references that
promptness is important. Have your references mail or fax
the completed form directly to the Girl Scout Service
Center as printed above. It is recommended that you attach a
stamped, addressed envelope to the reference as it may
encourage a prompt response.
Once your completed application and three
reference forms are received, you will be contacted via
phone or e-mail to schedule an in-person or telephone
interview.
What should I know before I apply?
Physical requirements: Applicants need to be physically able to handle strenuous
activity at high altitude (6,000 feet) and on rocky
terrain.
Living arrangements: You will be living in platform tents on cots with
mattresses with 2-3 of your co-workers for nine to ten
weeks. This requires respect, consideration, and
flexibility. The bathhouses have flushing toilets, hot
showers, and electricity. Staff have access to staff
bathrooms and lounges that have electricity as well as phone
and Internet access. Laundry facilities are located on the
premises.
Time off:
Staff will have two hours off each full day of work and 24
hours off every 10-12 days.
Tobacco Products:
The use of tobacco products is allowed only in one
designated area at camp and only during time off. The fire
risk is high and we are role models to young women, so this
policy is strictly adhered to.
Alcohol and Drug Use:
Alcoholic beverages, narcotic and hallucinogenic
drugs are not permitted on the camp site at any time.
Illegal drug use while at camp or returning to camp while
under the influence will result in immediate dismissal and,
in appropriate cases, will be reported to the local
authorities.
Personal appearance: Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Camp Wasiu II expects that staff
will maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance. The camp
administration feels that personal appearance is important
in establishing confident relationships between campers,
parents, and co-workers. GSSN operates with a hair and
dress code of moderation and no extremes. Logos and slogans
on personal clothing should be consistent with the values
and objectives of camp. All body art is to be covered while
at camp and all visible body piercings shall be posts to
avoid injury. Any concerns or clarifications of our
personal appearance standard should be discussed and
resolved during the interview process.
Length of stay:
If you accept the position with Girl
Scouts of the Sierra Nevada, you will be expected to live
and work at Camp Wasiu II for the entire camp season (see
the “Positions Available” for dates).
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Administrative Staff |
Assistant Camp Director
$55-60/day
Min. age 21 yrs
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Supervise unit staff and CIT program; assist with
supervision of kitchen staff. Supervisory,
administrative, and camp experience required.
Knowledge of Girl Scout program preferred. Dates of
employment: June 18 – August 3, 2008
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Program Manager
$45-50/day
Min. age 21 yrs
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Supervise program areas; coordinate transportation;
manage online information sharing. Supervisory,
administrative, and camp experience required.
Knowledge of Girl Scout program preferred. Dates of
employment: June 18 – August 3, 2008
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Health Supervisor
$85-90/day
Min. age 21 yrs
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Oversee
the health/safety of campers and staff; manage
infirmary operations; administer medication and
first aid. Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR
certification and California license as MD or
RN required. Dates of employment: June 18 – August
3, 2008
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Business Manager
$45-50/day
Min. age 21 yrs
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Manage camp trading post; assist in financial
management of petty cash and camp budget; run camp
errands as needed. Valid driver’s license is
required. Dates of employment: June 18 – August 3,
2008
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Unit Staff |
CIT Director
$40-45/day
Min. age 21 yrs
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Direct an established Counselor-in-Training
leadership program. Supervisory, group leadership,
training, camp, and outdoor skills experience
required. Girl Scout experience is desired. Dates
of employment: June 19 – August 3, 2008
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Unit Leader
$40-45/day
Min. age 21 yrs
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Schedule and coordinate unit activities; lead
campers in program activities; guide campers in
outdoor group living; supervise assistant unit
leader Supervisory, group leadership, and experience
working with children required. Camping and Girl
Scout experience is desired. Dates of employment:
June 20 – August 3, 2008
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Assistant Unit Leader
$35-40/day
Min. age 18 yrs OR high school graduate
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Assist with planning/implementing camp program; lead
campers in program activities; guide campers in
outdoor group living; Camping, group leadership, and
experience working with children is desired. Dates
of employment: June 20 – August 3, 2008 |
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Program Staff |
Arts & Crafts Specialist/Naturalist
$38-42/day
Min. age 18 yrs
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Plan develop, and teach arts and crafts and
environmental education activities; coordinate arts
and crafts and environmental education activities
with units and program staff; order arts and crafts
supplies. Training or experience in arts and crafts
and environmental education and experience working
with children required. Dates of employment: June
20 – August 3, 2008
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Waterfront Director
$45-50/day
Min. age 21 yrs |
Direct pool and waterfront program and operations
(swimming, canoeing, kayaking); develop and
implement aquatics program, coordinate aquatic
activities with units and program staff; supervise
lifeguard. Current Red Cross Water
Lifesaving/Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR
certification required. Experience in pool
operations preferred. Experience working with
children desired. Dates of employment: June 19 –
August 3, 2008
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Lifeguard
$40-45/day
Min. age 18 yrs |
Assist with pool and waterfront program and
operations; provide a safe environment for aquatic
activities. Current Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving or
Lifeguard Training, First Aid & CPR required.
Experience working with children desired. Dates of
employment: June 20 – August 3, 2008
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Kitchen Staff |
Food Service Manager/Head Cook
$70-75/day
Min. age 21 yrs.
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Direct all kitchen activities; manage meal planning
and preparation; inventory and order food; supervise
kitchen staff; ensure kitchen sanitation and food
handling requirements are maintained. Supervisory
and kitchen management experience and a Food
Handler’s certificate (or ability to obtain one)
required. Dates of employment: June 18 – August 3,
2008
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Food Service Manager/Head Cook
$70-75/day
Min. age 21 yrs.
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Assist in kitchen management, food preparation, and
kitchen sanitation. Kitchen experience preferred.
Supervisory experience desired. Dates of
employment: June 18 – August 3, 2008 |
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Kitchen Assistant
$30-35/day
Min. age 16 yrs.
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Assist in food preparation and kitchen sanitation;
wash dishes, pots, and pans Dates of employment:
June 20 – August 3, 2008
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Maintenance Staff |
Caretaker
$85-90/day
Min. age 21 yrs |
Maintain site and facilities (buildings, wells,
pool, grounds, etc.). Pool maintenance, plumbing,
electrical, basic construction, and general
maintenance experience required. Dates of
employment: mid-June – mid-September, 2008
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