Ranch Program Hand

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 :

2miles / day over uneven and unpaved terrain.