Program and Camp Specialist

About Us:

For over 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to blossom into their best selves. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to today’s all-girl robotics teams and cookie entrepreneurs, girls have challenged themselves through our skill-building opportunities, worked with inspiring role models and developed lifelong friendships.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska, we are dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Our mission is to empower girls through leadership experiences, skill-building opportunities, and community involvement. As part of our dynamic and passionate team, you will join a group of individuals who are committed to ensuring that girls across Alaska have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

Program and Camp Specialists (PCS) are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating year-round programming for girls based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) including summer camp, council-led programs, Girl Scout pillar programs, partner programs, highest awards, and volunteer-led events.  The position provides outstanding, engaging, girl-led experiences by developing community partnerships and delivering programming to girls across the council, both through in-person and virtual offerings.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.


• Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year, and paid holiday year-end office closure


• Work from Home: Work from home one day per week


• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.


• Financial Security: Long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance to protect your future.


• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for your retirement.


• Family friendly environment

If you are committed to making a difference, seek work with lasting impact and want to help build girls of courage, confidence and character who make Alaska and the world a better place, join our team as a Program and Camp Specialist. This position is based out of our Anchorage, Alaska Office and the pay starts at $26 per hour. 

To be successful in this position:

You Are:

• Committed to the policies and mission of the Girl Scout organization and willing to become a Girl Scout member.


• Interested in and have experience working with youth programming.


• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, staff, and community partners.


• Willing to learn and follow policies and procedures.


• Able to work collaboratively with a team to reach collective goals.


• An active problem solver.


• Self-directed with minimal oversight, able to effectively manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.


• Available for night and weekend and/or split shift work, dependent on organizational needs.
  

You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of experience preferred.


• Outstanding customer service skills through both verbal and written communication.


• Experience developing and implementing action plans to meet/exceed deliverables.


• An understanding of and commitment to organizational diversity.


• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.


• Access to automobile in working condition. Proof of meeting state requirements regarding auto licensing, driver's license, and liability insurance. You will be required to provide your own transportation to the council office and to off-site locations.
  

You Will:

• Lift and carry at least 35 lbs.


• Complete an annual national criminal background check including a check of the National Sex Offender Registry.


• Occasional domestic travel may be required.
  

Girl Scouts of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.