Employment at Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council

Seasonal - Resident Camp

Make it a Summer to remember at a GSSJC Camp!

CAMP AGNES ARNOLD/Conroe, Texas - A wooded, semi-primitive camp environment for girls entering first through twelfth grades.  Campers and counselors live in cabin units, elevated tree houses, or floored platform tents in units of 24 - 32 campers. Pre-camp training begins Saturday, June 11, 2011 camp closes August 6, 2011  Specialized programs include photography, swimming, canoeing, bicycling, drama, self - defense, archery, backpacking, high adventure / challenge course, trip and travel.

CAMP CASA MARE/Seabrook, Texas – Located on the shores of Galveston Bay, Casa Mare offers a wide variety of programs for girls entering fourth through twelfth grades (Juniors – Ambassadors).  Campers and counselors live in dormitories or cabins of 32 - 40 campers.  Pre-camp training begins Saturday, June 11, 2011 camp closes August 6, 2011.  Specialized programs include sailing, scuba, skin-diving, fencing, wake-boarding, water skiing, swimming, cheer and dance, sports, archery, and trips off-site.

CAMP MISTY MEADOWS/Conroe, Texas - A wooded, camp environment for girls entering first through twelfth grades.  Some Brownie sessions are available. Campers and counselors live in cabins or dorms, in units of 24 - 36 campers.  Pre-camp training begins Saturday, June 11, 2011 camp closes August 6, 2011. Specialized programs include Western horseback riding, tennis, swimming, drama, arts & crafts, archery, high adventure / challenge course and trip and travel. Certain specialized positions may be offered during an additional week of employment.

Mandatory training – Pre-camp training is required.  The training will acquaint you with the job, co-workers, and the campsite.  One day of post camp is also required. In addition to pre-camp, we will host an optional certification week June 5-10, 2011 which will give our Riding, Pool, Canoeing, Sailing, Riflery and Archery employees a chance to be certified for the position they will be working in.. Employees may attend this no-cost certification week or obtain certification on their own at their own cost.

All camps are American Camping Association accredited. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Girl Scouts is a membership organization and all counselors are highly encouraged to join.  Yearly membership dues of $12.00 should be paid at Pre-camp training or may be payroll deducted.  In addition to salary, counselors receive room and board and are covered by Worker's Compensation while employed with the council.

Please Note:  A physical examination and TB Tine test with in one year of your hire date are required. Please bring these to camp already completed.

Mail this application to:     ADMINISTAFF
                                    ATTN: LAURA LEEDIKER
                                    4101 INTERWOOD NORTH PARKWAY, SUITE 100
                                    HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032
                                    OR FAX TO:   1-866-308-9871

You must provide three references from persons who have definite knowledge of your qualifications for the position for which you are applying.  Do not use relatives.  Your application cannot be processed until references are received.

When you have selected your references, mail a reference form to each of them, enclosing a stamped envelope addressed to Administaff. References can also be faxed to 1-866-308-9871.

PLEASE NOTE: put your name, address and the position for which you are applying on the top of each reference form.  Also, include the camp for which you are applying.

You will be notified as soon as possible of your acceptance or rejection as a camp staff member. We can process your application only when all material is in.

If you have any further questions contact the Program Director.

Program Manager
Liz Henri
(713) 292-0224
1 (800) 392-4340
Email: ehenri@sjgs.org

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