Who We Are
Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Working for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is much more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to bring your talent, passion, and perspective to a girl-centric, mission driven organization. We are seeking individuals committed to making a difference and are enthusiastic team players who want to join an organization with a proud history and a growing future. Joining our staff means working to your full potential in a dynamic and diverse environment that strives for equity for all.
Position Summary
Assist the Site Manager in maintaining facilities, conduct custodial care and routine maintenance, as well as provide customer services and support operations year-round.
Part time position working – flexible work hours, to include some evening and weekend hours
- October 15 – April 15: 20 hours per
- April 15 – October 15: 25-28 hours per week
Location
Camp Silver Brook – West Bend, WI
Compensation
The hourly rate of pay is $17.00/per hour.
What You’ll Do
- Provide coverage on designated evenings and weekends, including customer service to troops and campers, providing site support such as snow removal and responding to troop and camper’s issues.
- Perform janitorial services including emptying garbage, sweeping and mopping floors, stripping and buffing floors, and deep cleaning of all interiors. Restock units as needed.
- Maintain council buildings and grounds, which includes custodial care, grounds maintenance, and occasional snow removal.
- Perform maintenance services such as painting, landscaping, snow removal, carpentry appropriate to ability and job scope.
- Assist with volunteer service projects to complete annual tasks.
- Prepare the site for summer camp programs and events.
- Be a team player and relate positively to campers, volunteers, other staff and visitors.
- Models behavior consistent with the Mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.
Who You Are and Keys to Success:
- Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and display good judgement and decision making.
- Possess a valid Class D driver license, compliance with the council’s policy of automobile insurance limits, and a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage of the council’s business auto insurance carrier.
- Ability to work flexible hours to support peak program periods, including some weekends throughout the year.
- Ability to respond to camp within 30 minutes on designated weekends.
- Possess interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to customer responsiveness.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain power tools and equipment to include: mowers, trimmers, chain saws, carpentry saws, drills, generators, compressors, power washers and leaf blowers.
- Ability to work effectively with staff members and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to safely operate, snow removal equipment, camp vehicles, and trailers with training. Previous experience with snow removal equipment a plus.
- Ability to assess visually the maintenance and janitorial services needed to maintain desired conditions and meet GSWISE standards.
- Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member which includes paying a nominal membership fee annually.
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification desired at time of employment. Required within 6 months of hire date.
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work outdoors in various weather conditions up to four- hour time blocks. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination needed to safely operate power tools and equipment. Comfort and ability to work in a rustic outdoor environment with irregular hours. The physical demands require the employee to occasionally work on ladders, scaffolding and roofs. The physical demands and work environment occasionally require the employee to walk, hike, and work outdoors in wooded areas and on uneven natural paths.
- Minimum age: 18 years old.
EEO & Anti-Racist Statement
The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) has a vision for a deeply inclusive membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, GSWISE candidates must be committed towards cultural competency growth and to work within diverse teams. Our Girl Scout Law demands we seek racial equity for everyone and do our part to dismantle systemic racism. GSWISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.