Ranch Program Hand Job at Girl Scouts of Colorado, Bailey, CO

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  • Girl Scouts of Colorado
  • Bailey, CO

Job Description

The Ranch Program Hand facilitates in the care and program at the barn/farm, gardens, and greenhouse areas at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position may be required to complete additional operational duties as assigned by supervisors. 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.

Pay Range: $480 - $520/ week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Dates: late May- early August (exact dates TBD)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • General Responsibilities
  • Fac ilitate daily chores at farm/barn and greenhouse/garden areas, including, but not limited to, feeding, grooming, mucking, weeding, and watering. 
  • Maintain and repair as needed the farm/barn and greenhouse/garden areas including fences, beds, pens, etc.   
  • Help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and inventory of assigned areas.  
  • Assess the needs of farm/barn and greenhouse/garden areas to develop and implement service projects.  
  • 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
    • Assist with barn, horse, garden/greenhouse, woodworking, and homesteading program implementation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education and/or Formal Training 
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
  • Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
  • Preferred experience in animal care and safe practices around equine & farm animals.  
  • Preferred experience in gardening and plant care.  
  • Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
  • Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.  
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES  
  • Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.
  • Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day.
  • Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.
  • Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather.
  • Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
  • Required to live on-site in shared housing. (Staff living quarters are shared with other staff and/or campers).
  • Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
  • Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 75 pounds.
  • Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance.
  • Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).

Job Tags

Outdoor, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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