POSITION SUMMARY

The Outdoor Living Specialist supports the mission of Girl Scouts of Connecticut by developing and delivering high-quality, age-appropriate outdoor living and camp craft programs. This role ensures a safe, fun, inclusive, and enriching outdoor experience aligned with State of Connecticut Youth Camp Regulations, ACA Standards, Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints, and GSOFCT policies.  This position also provides direct supervision of campers during designated activities and supports program facilitation within assigned units.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Delivery & Coordination

• Works collaboratively with camp leadership and staff to coordinate, enhance, and deliver outdoor living skills across camp.
• Supports general camp operations by integrating outdoor living skills into all-camp programming.
• Coordinates with the Program Director and unit staff to schedule and deliver outdoor living activities.
• Provides program orientation during pre-camp training to familiarize staff with goals, activity options, and expectations.
• Encourages girl-led planning and participation, ensuring activities are age-appropriate and skill-appropriate.

Camper & Staff Support

• Provides direct supervision and support to campers during assigned outdoor living activities.
• Assists units in delivering outdoor living components within their daily program.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with campers, staff, and volunteers throughout the camp season.
• Participates fully in camp life, including meals, flag ceremonies, all-camp activities, cookouts, kapers, and opening/closing days.

Safety, Compliance, & Administration

• Maintains high standards of health, safety, and risk management for both campers and self.
• Follows all GSOFCT policies, ACA standards, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
• Maintains knowledge of and readiness to carry out emergency procedures.
• Requests, maintains, and cares for outdoor living equipment and supplies.
• Alerts the Camp Director to facility or equipment repair needs.
• Keeps the Program Director informed of progress, concerns, and program updates.
• Participates in all required pre-camp training, staff meetings, and in-season professional development.
• Participates in opening and closing procedures for the camp season.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to the camp season.
• Experience developing or assisting with outdoor living or camp craft programs in a camp setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in group settings.
• Ability to plan and deliver Girl Scout-aligned outdoor programs.
• Strong organizational and group leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to upholding the values, policies, and practices of Girl Scouts of Connecticut.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Room and board provided for the duration of the camp season.
• Must successfully pass background checks as required by GSOFCT.