Employment Opportunities

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to all girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson serves the seven counties in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. Our diverse staff proudly serves approximately 20,000 girl and 10,000 adult members. Our staff is proud to partner with our committed volunteers to support the Girl Scout mission.

Our staff is located in offices throughout our jurisdiction with administrative offices in Tuckahoe-Eastchester and Montgomery.

Employment
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. We offer full, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities. Our full-time positions include a competitive benefits package.

How to Apply
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. only accepts resumes for advertised positions. If you would like to apply for one of the positions advertised here, complete this application and email it along with your resume and cover letter, in Word or Adobe PDF format to AnnMarie Crouch.

Please clearly state the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. No direct phone inquiries, please.

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For summer camp job opportunities, click here for Camp Addisone Boyce and Rock Hill Camp.

Current Openings

Assistant Ranger (at Large)

Position Description
Assistant Ranger (at Large)

Department: Business Ops and Property FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director Business Ops and Property Status: Part-time
Supervises: N/A Updated: October, 2022

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Property Caretaker assists the Property Department staff in providing general maintenance and custodial services of all GSHH properties in accordance with GSHH policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Perform seasonal work at the camp properties including: grounds maintenance and lawn mowing, tent set up and take down, dock set up and take down, and snow removal.
• Assist in performing building system repair and maintenance
• Help to ensure all vehicles, tools and equipment are maintained in good working condition and stored properly when not in use.
• Monitor properties for damage caused by weather or vandalism, and report incident to the Director of Business Operations and Property.

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• General skills in carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical required. Willingness to further develop these skills desired.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to regularly lift heavy weights in excess of 50 lb, and be able to work out of doors in all seasons.
• Must be able to travel throughout assigned area, possess own car and a valid driver’s license, and be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Must possess good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Must be well organized, self-directed, and a team player.
• Strong work ethic, unquestionable reputation for honesty and integrity.

Community Engagement Specialist

Position Description

Community Engagement Specialist

Department: Community Engagement	FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Community Engagement	Status: Full-time
Supervises: N/A	Updated: October, 2022

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Engagement Specialist ensures the strength of the Girl Scout Movement across Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. (GSHH). The Community Engagement Specialist recruits and retains girl and adult membership, including Lifetime membership across the council. S/he provides ongoing support to volunteers, assists in developing and implementing plans for membership extension in all GSHH markets, and ensures the Girl Scout Leadership Experience is accessible throughout the council and across all demographic groups.

The Community Engagement Specialist is the single point of contact for all existing members. S/he acquires and maintains expert knowledge of GSHH services and maintains well-informed on the Girl Experience program activities. S/he coaches current members and potential members, including the general public, about Girl Scouting and the GSHH Leadership Experience. The Community Engagement Specialist serves as a liaison between members and staff and represents GSHH in a positive and professional manner throughout the council footprint.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide input into the development of long and short-term membership strategies for adult volunteers that result in the recruitment and retention of girl members
Collaborate with existing volunteers to develop and implement an annual membership recruitment and retention plan
Participate in the development of a proactive membership retention strategy to maintain girl and adult members so that it reflects the diversity of the council’s footprint.
Responsible for the development of community partnerships that provide girl recruitment opportunities.
Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Volunteers appointed to the Service Unit Team, Troop Leader, and Co-Leader positions to ensure inclusive practices are implemented and followed.
Provide a system of support to ensure leaders retain girl and adult members and provide inclusive opportunities for girls to join existing troops.
Ensure that volunteer members adhere to GSHH policies, standards and procedures.
Regularly assess the needs and interests of girls and inform Director of Membership and Customer Care to ensure GSHH can respond with relevant activities to sustain girl and adult membership.
Sustain positive relationships and promote cooperation, communication and collaboration with all volunteer groups that result in high functioning teams throughout the council.
Interpret, promote, and assist in the dissemination of information about all GSHH program activities and the overall Girl Experience.
Provide membership updates to the Director of Membership and Customer Care on a regular basis.
Analyze data resources and reports to track the progress of membership recruitment and retention initiatives and provide recommendations to the service unit volunteer teams in assigned areas.
Serve as staff liaison to assigned volunteer committees or task groups as needed and complete special projects as assigned.
Maintain a Customer Service focus for both internal and external stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Preparation, and Training

Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum of two years’ experience in volunteer relations; demonstrated success working with volunteers or leading teams.
Understanding of the applications of the Girl Scout program, philosophy and policies.
Commitment to the Girl Scout’s mission and Girl Scouts membership is required.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills to ensure effective interactions with diverse individuals, with all levels of the organization and with the public.
Must possess strong conflict management and conflict resolution skills.
Have the ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans.
Must possess superior organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
Support GSHH’s dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to ensure effective interactions with diverse individuals with all levels of the organization and with the public.
Must have good judgment and strong operational focus.
Must be well organized, self-directed as well as a team player
Strong work ethic, unquestionable reputation for honesty and integrity. Must have the ability to maintain utmost confidentiality at all times.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including possible nights/weekends. Hours will vary depending on the time of year.

Physical Demands

Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Extensive time sitting and standing.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Perform data entry of council program registrations, girl and adult memberships into our Customer Relationship Management system, Salesforce.

Travel

Must be able to travel to other offices, possess own car and valid driver’s license, on an as needed basis.
Occasional out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be necessary to attend conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Data Analyst

Position Description

DATA ANALYST

Department: Community Engagement	Req # 2227
Reports To: Director of Community Engagement	Status: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Data Administrator is responsible for the Volunteer Systems data quality to ensure data integrity. S/he regularly runs and reviews data quality reports to identify and correct data quality issues, investigates root causes of data issues and works to implement corrective action. S/he performs functions related to the creation, updating and maintenance of council-wide data in Volunteer Systems, Looker and related applications. The Data Administrator continually reviews and refines current business processes to support changes in a Customer Relationship Management system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the integration and management of the business intelligence tool, Looker, including running and evaluating reports, providing staff guidance, and recommendations for how to use Looker for other uses across council.
Responsible for data integrity. Run and evaluate reports in Volunteer Systems Looker and related applications to ensure that data cleanliness is maintained. Conduct reviews, daily, weekly, and monthly of data quality reports, and takes necessary corrective action in the Volunteer Systems and related applications to resolve data issues and problems.
Maintain reporting environment for GSHH; create and schedule reports as requested by GSHH management. Work with Community Engagement, Program and Marketing and Communications to create and schedule reports to provide enhanced customer service to GSHH volunteers.
Provide ongoing support to the Customer Care team as required.
Maintain a Customer Service focus for both internal and external stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Possess excellent customer service skills, identify prioritize, and balance customer issues, take the time to answer questions and explain decision, follow through on commitments to customers in a timely manner; maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills to ensure effective interactions with diverse individuals, with all levels of the organization and with volunteers.
Must possess strong conflict management and conflict resolution skills.
Have the ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials, articulate goals and action plans.
Must possess superior organizational, time management and customer service skills.
Support GSHH’s dedication to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills to ensure effective interactions with diverse individuals, with all levels of the organization and with the public.
Must have good judgement and strong operational focus.
Must be well organized, self-directed as well as a team player.
Strong work ethic, unquestionable reputation for honesty and integrity. Must have the ability to maintain utmost confidentiality at all times.
Must be able to work flexible work schedule including possible nights/weekends. Hours will vary depending on the time of year.

Physical Demands

Able to lift up to 15 lbs.
Extensive time sitting and standing.

Computer Skills

Bachelors’ Degree, and at least 2 years’ experience in data administration and customer service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Customer Relationship Management system experience, preferably Salesforce, desirable. Must be able to learn and apply new technologies.
Experience with a Business Intelligence tool, preferably Looker, is a plus.

Travel

Must be able to travel to other offices, possess own car and valid driver’s license, on an as needed basis.
Occasional out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be necessary to attend conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Camp Addisone Boyce Jobs

Core Staff

Assistant Camp Director	The Assistant Camp Director will direct and supervise unit staff in providing a quality program and creating a safe and fun environment. They will work closely with the Camp Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp, including staff training, daily schedules, camper unit assignments, opening and closing ceremonies, emergency procedures, staff supervision, and behavior management. The Assistant Director will evaluate unit staff mid-summer and at the end of the summer. They will walk through camp daily to observe staff to ensure a high standard for program activities and that health and safety protocols are being met. Applicant must be organized, enthusiastic, friendly, and creative and be able to communicate with staff, parents, and campers. Candidate should be intrinsically motivated, superior problem-solving skills, a deep experience in youth programming, and is well versed across Girl Scouts and camp curriculum.
Program Director	The Program Director will create and implement the Camp Addisone Boyce (CAB) Resident Camp program providing the development of progressive learning experiences for campers. They will work with both the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director to implement staff training. This role specifically trains, works with, and evaluates activity specialists. The weekly program should incorporate badge work for all scout levels. The Program Director will supervise activity specialists. Oversee, distribute, and organize all program supplies, and programs maintain rainy day activity kits for units. Applicant should have a positive, contagious work ethic, enthusiasm, be well organized and communicate well with campers and staff.
Health Supervisor/Registered Nurse with 1-year experience	The Health Supervisor is responsible for providing medical treatment to campers and staff in cases of illness or accident. Supervises health and sanitation at children's camp, Maintains camper's confidential medical history, Oversees initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants, Handles health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care, Maintains camp's daily medical log, Reports required incidents to local health department within 24 hours
Business Manager	The Business Manager is responsible for all business aspects of the operation of camp, including finances (ex: purchasing supplies) and transportation. They will manage all monetary transactions and keep records and inventories. The Business Manager will supervise bus counselors during morning and afternoon bus activities and execute bus evacuation drills. Applicant must be well organized and competent in money management.
Pool Director	The Pool Director will coordinate all swimming activities at the pool, including lessons, training, and supervising of pool staff and swim records. They always maintain safe standards in the swimming area and administer routine lifeguard drills. The Pool Director will supervise care and maintenance of pool equipment. They will coordinate and supervise swimming program for overnights and plan alternative activities for foul weather. In accordance with ACA standards, applicant must be at least 21 years of age and be certified as an ARC Lifeguard and WSI In accordance with ACA standards, applicant must be at least 21 years of age and be certified as an ARC Waterfront Lifeguard and WSI; 1 year as a camp aquatics director at a NYS camp or 2 seasons experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children's camp lifeguard at a pool or beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or 8 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a pool or beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.

Activity Specialists

Archery & Games	The Archery & Games Specialist will develop and deliver a creative, age appropriate, and safe archery program for campers in grades second through ninth. They will supply ideas and activities for staff to administer in their units and provide activities special interest days (if applicable) . This specialist will maintain and oversee archery and sports equipment. Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of archery instruction and be certified as an Archery Instructor or free certification is provided. Applicant should be inventive, creative, and passionate. Applicant must be 21 or older
Arts & Crafts	The Arts & Crafts Specialist will create and implement creative arts & crafts activities and projects for the campers as well as supply ideas and activities for staff to administer in their units. They will provide activities special interest days and order arts & crafts supplies. Applicant should be innovative, inspired, organized, enthusiastic, and have experience teaching arts and crafts to children.
Nature	The Nature Specialist will generate interest in the outdoors among campers by developing and delivering an age-appropriate nature program. Examples of topics within the nature program might include nature exploration, astronomy, water studies, outdoor cooking, hiking, orienteering, and fire building. They will supply ideas and activities for staff to administer in their units and provide activities for special interest days (if applicable) as well as maintain and oversee nature equipment. Applicants should have a love of the outdoors, knowledge of natural history, and experience teaching children about nature.

Counselors

Unit Leaders	Unit Leaders will supervise and provide a variety of activities for a unit of 10-20 girls in a safe and healthy environment. They will create a fun atmosphere that promotes friendships, girl-centered planning, camping skills, and an appreciation for the outdoors. The Unit Leader will supervise counselors and Counselors in Training in the unit, be responsible for all paperwork for the unit and activities for rainy days. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have previous camp counseling experience, and be patient, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to communicate well with other unit staff.
Unit Counselors	Unit Counselors will assist the Unit Leader in supervising and providing a variety of activities for the unit’s campers. They will ensure campers have fun, stay safe, and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Counselors will assist activity specialists; participate in providing rainy day activities and serving as waterfront watcher /waterfront staff by supervising campers and leading activities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and should be innovative, creative, and excited to be in an outdoor setting.
Junior Counselor	Junior Counselors will assist the Unit Leader and Unit Counselor in supervising and providing a variety of activities for the unit’s campers. They will ensure campers have fun, stay safe and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Junior Counselors will assist unit staff, activity specialists, and pool/waterfront staff by supervising campers and leading activities. They will also assist with providing rainy day activities and perform duties that may be assigned by the Camp Director or the Unit Leader. Applicant must h be at least 16 years of age.

Aquatics

Lifeguard

Lifeguards will assist the Pool Director in organizing and administering activities at the pool. They must display patience and encouragement while teaching swimming lessons, plan and execute alternative activities for foul weather, and guard the pool during free swim. Lifeguards will: monitor safety and health conditions, and assist in pool maintenance, and keep swim lesson records. They must have a current ARC Lifeguard certification, First Aid, CPR and AED certification (free certification or recertification provided) . Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, responsible and reliable

Rock Hill Camp Jobs

Core Staff

Assistant Camp Director	The Assistant Camp Director will direct and supervise unit staff in providing a quality program and creating a safe and fun environment. They will work closely with the Camp Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp, including staff training, daily schedules, camper unit assignments, opening and closing ceremonies, emergency procedures, staff supervision, and behavior management. The Assistant Director will evaluate unit staff mid-summer and at the end of the summer. They will walk through camp daily to observe staff to ensure a high standard for program activities and that health and safety protocols are being met. Applicant must be organized, enthusiastic, friendly, and creative and be able to communicate with staff, parents, and campers. Candidate should be intrinsically motivated, superior problem-solving skills, a deep experience in youth programming, and is well versed across Girl Scouts and camp curriculum.
Program Director	The Program Director will create and implement the Rock Hill Resident Camp program providing the development of progressive learning experiences for campers. They will work with both the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director to implement staff training. This role specifically trains, works with, and evaluates activity specialists. The weekly program should incorporate badge work for all scout levels. The Program Director will supervise activity specialists. Oversee, distribute, and organize all program supplies, and programs maintain rainy day activity kits for units. Applicant should have a positive, contagious work ethic, enthusiasm, be well organized and communicate well with campers and staff.
Health Supervisor/Registered Nurse with 1 year experience	The Health Supervisor is responsible for providing medical treatment to campers and staff in cases of illness or accident. Supervises health and sanitation at children's camp, Maintains camper's confidential medical history, Oversees initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants, Handles health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care, Maintains camp's daily medical log, Reports required incidents to local health department within 24 hours
Business Manager	The Business Manager is responsible for all business aspects of the operation of camp, including finances (ex: purchasing supplies) and transportation. They will manage all monetary transactions and keep records and inventories. The Business Manager will supervise bus counselors during morning and afternoon bus activities and execute bus evacuation drills. Applicant must be well organized and competent in money management.
Waterfront Director	The Waterfront Director will coordinate all swimming activities, including lessons, training and supervising of waterfront staff and swim records. Always maintaining safe standards in swimming area at all times and administer routine lifeguard drills. They will supervise care and maintenance of lake and boating equipment. The Waterfront Director will coordinate and supervise swimming program plan alternative activities for foul weather. Applicant must display enthusiasm and promote high staff and camper morale. In accordance with ACA standards, applicant must be at least 21 years of age and be certified as an ARC Waterfront Lifeguard and WSI; 1 year as a camp aquatics director at a NYS camp or 2 seasons experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children's camp lifeguard at a pool or beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or 8 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a pool or beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.

Activity Specialists

Archery & Games	The Archery & Games Specialist will develop and deliver a creative, age appropriate, and safe archery program for campers in grades second through ninth. They will supply ideas and activities for staff to administer in their units and provide activities special interest days (if applicable). This specialist will maintain and oversee archery and sports equipment. Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of archery instruction and be certified as an Archery Instructor or free certification is provided. Applicant should be inventive, creative, and passionate. Applicant must be 21 or older.
Arts & Crafts	The Arts & Crafts Specialist will create and implement creative arts & crafts activities and projects for the campers as well as supply ideas and activities for staff to administer in their units. They will provide activities special interest days and order arts & crafts supplies. Applicant should be innovative, inspired, organized, enthusiastic, and have experience teaching arts and crafts to children.
Nature	The Nature Specialist will generate interest in the outdoors among campers by developing and delivering an age-appropriate nature program. Examples of topics within the nature program might include nature exploration, astronomy, water studies, outdoor cooking, hiking, orienteering, and fire building. They will supply ideas and activities for staff to administer in their units and provide activities for special interest days (if applicable) as well as maintain and oversee nature equipment. Applicants should have a love of the outdoors, knowledge of natural history, and experience teaching children about nature.

Counselors

Unit Leader	Unit Leaders will supervise and provide a variety of activities for a unit of 10-20 girls in a safe and healthy environment. They will create a fun atmosphere that promotes friendships, girl-centered planning, camping skills, and an appreciation for the outdoors. The Unit Leader will supervise counselors and Counselors in Training in the unit, be responsible for all paperwork for the unit and activities for rainy days. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have previous camp counseling experience, and be patient, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to communicate well with other unit staff.
Unit Counselor	Unit Counselors will assist the Unit Leader in supervising and providing a variety of activities for the unit’s campers. They will ensure campers have fun, stay safe, and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Counselors will assist activity specialists; participate in providing rainy day activities and serving as waterfront watcher /waterfront staff by supervising campers and leading activities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and should be innovative, creative, and excited to be in an outdoor setting.
Junior Counselor	Junior Counselors will assist the Unit Leader and Unit Counselor in supervising and providing a variety of activities for the unit’s campers. They will ensure campers have fun, stay safe and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Junior Counselors will assist unit staff, activity specialists, and pool/waterfront staff by supervising campers and leading activities. They will also assist with providing rainy day activities and perform duties that may be assigned by the Camp Director or the Unit Leader. Applicant must h be at least 16 years of age.

Waterfront Staff

Waterfront Lifeguard

Lifeguards will supervise and guard waterfront activities to ensure safe and healthy conditions. They will facilitate swim lessons, waterfront-based games, and activities, keep swim lesson records, and have rainy-day activities. Must be certified in Waterfront Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED certification. Waterfront Lifeguard course or recertification course is provided free of charge. Applicant must be at least 18 years old, responsible, and reliable.

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