Marietta, SC , United States of America
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Seasonal Staff
Marietta, SC
May 22, 2021 through August 06, 2021
We arethe largest organization for girls in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, We provide girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem.
If you love the outdoors and love kids, a position at the Camp—our 130-acre residential camp in the northwestern area of Greenville County—might be perfect for you. Our camp staff supervise, and guide girls aged 1st-12th grade as they participate in a wide variety of camp programming including swimming, boating, archery, hiking, tent camping, arts and crafts, cookouts, campfires, team-building, and more!
This position typically works Sunday through Friday throughout the summer with a minimum of 24 hours off each week.
POSITION SUMMARY
Lead Tripping Counselors will supervise a patrol (small, similarly aged group) of girls enrolled in a day or overnight tripping program. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Program and facilitates off-site day and overnight experiences to help girls Discover themselves, Connect with others and Take Action to make the world a better place. The Lead Tripping Counselor will instill the importance of healthy and safe living and the enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors to the girls while providing an environment that welcomes diversity, fosters respect, and encourages friendships. The Lead Tripping Counselor will also gather equipment, plan routes, create a trip binder for each session, train girls and staff in skills necessary for each trip, lead and supervise off-site trips, direct and supervise the secondary tripping counselor, and manage emergency communications during trips. Lead Counselors will supervise a general counselor in the same patrol providing guidance, support, and advice as necessary.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Summer seasonal employment is a unique experience and falls under the seasonal exemption standard categorized as “seasonal amusement or recreational establishment” by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor (DOL). This exempts the position from federal minimum and overtime wage requirements as we compensate a daily rate with lodging and meals provided in addition to seasonal earnings during scheduled workdays. The potential seasonal earnings for this position may be up to $3,080 depending on schedule, availability, experience, and related certifications. This is a seasonal position only with no eligibility for benefits.
THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED
We serve 22 counties in the central and western regions of South Carolina. From the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Upstate to the Sandhills of the Midlands, the jurisdiction is well regarded for a low cost of living, a center for automotive and international business, a variety of outdoor activities, and over 30 institutions for higher learning. The jurisdiction is supported by three Service Centers located in Columbia, the state capital, in Spartanburg, and in Greenville, the council’s corporate headquarters and home office for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
This Vacancy Notice will remain active until all position openings are filled. For consideration, please complete an online application.
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