Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Camp Wrangler - Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Carnation)

Camp Wrangler - Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Carnation)

At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls.

Oh, no! Our Camp Wrangler rode off into the sunset! Girl Scouts of Western Washington (girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking a Camp Wrangler for the summer season at Camp River Ranch outside of Carnation. Must be at least 18 years of age and excited about living at camp. Five or more years riding experience required. Two or more years instructor experience in beginner to intermediate level Western riding Previous camp staff experience is preferred.

At Camp Robbinswold, Camp St. Albans and Camp River Ranch we are looking for staff who are excited about helping girls grow strong. We focus on six program areas: art, nature, water, trips, leadership (challenge course and climbing wall), and horses (River Ranch and St. Albans only) to give girls the opportunity to improve their skills along with learning more about themselves. Staff will be selected based on their desire to work with youth, strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of program areas.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic

An Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Location: Carnation
  • Compensation: $185 per week, June thru August, room, board, horses and fun included
  • This is a contract job.
  • This is at a non-profit organization.
  • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  • Please, no phone calls about this job!
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.