Barn Program Specialist
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Job Title: Barn Program Specialist
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $510/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Assistant Ranch Director and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: None
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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Barn Program Specialist is responsible for the care and maintenance of barn animals and areas, and implementation of the farm program at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
General Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily feeding & care of barn animals.
With the support of supervisors, provide emergency care to barn animals.
Assist the Equine staff with care & management of horse program as needed/assigned.
Support the greenhouse/garden specialist as needed/assigned.
Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.
Provide assistance/coverage as necessary to all additional operational and program staff.
Support the work of the cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Program Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and implement programs for a group of campers during overnight camp sessions, troop day camp sessions, and family camp sessions in one or more assigned specialty program areas.
Responsible for the care, cleanliness, maintenance, and inventory of assigned program area and support the entire Ranch team maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all Ranch areas.
Camper Leadership & Supervision
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Staff Leadership & Supervision
Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program.
Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
Administration
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
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