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Girl Scouts of Colorado

Arts and Crafts Program Specialist Intern

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2026Woodland Park, CO, USA$12.75 - $14 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of college, or equivalent work experience, is required.
  • Must have current or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, and Universal Standard Precautions certifications.
  • Experience working with children is required.
  • Experience teaching or facilitating art, crafting, and/or woodworking programs for children is required.
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required.
  • Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff is required.
  • Must be willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.
  • Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to Girl Scouts of Colorado standards.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and shifts of up to 22 hours per day.
  • Must be willing to be on-call at all times for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
  • Must live on-site in shared housing with fellow staff and campers assigned for supervision.
  • Must be able to walk or hike more than two miles per day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
  • Must be able to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
  • Must have interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors without alienating or antagonizing them.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate arts and crafts programs for groups of campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
  • Develop and direct activities based on specialty themes that give campers opportunities to plan programs and experience variety, challenge, and progression appropriate to their age, readiness, and ability.
  • Actively participate in general and specialized camp programs.
  • Maintain the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, equipment, and program materials.
  • Support camper leadership and supervision while acting in loco parentis as an active camp staff member.
  • Support fellow staff in leading and supervising Program Aide campers.
  • Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
  • Provide staff education in delivering programs conducted by staff members.
  • Support fellow program staff and work collaboratively as a team.
  • Train and orient staff in the proper use of assigned areas, equipment, and materials.
  • Verify staff competence before assigning supervisory roles and monitor staff performance throughout the season.
  • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
  • Develop and review daily, weekly, and activity schedules, and assist in their creation with other staff based on the camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
  • Maintain accurate logs, forms, inventories, and records.
  • Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms for the camp's strategic planning.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication resolution, and carrying out assignments.
  • Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as needed.
  • Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership and program delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
  • Interact with digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
  • Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
  • Provide or support health and wellness practices.
  • Provide support as needed to operational, cabin leadership, and health staff.
  • Support site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
  • Care for and manage camp and program equipment, including its storage, maintenance, and use in coordination with fellow team members.
  • Occasionally carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the listed duties.
  • Support Girl Scouts of Colorado's commitments to pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and communities served.
  • Contribute to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the council and between employees and volunteers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.

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