Trading Post Assistant

The Trading Post Assistant provides clerical and general support the camp office, operates the camp trading post and assists with unit operations and supervision of campers assigned to the unit; to provide a safe, fun, high quality Girl Scout camp experience for campers. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment approximately May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• 1. Assists with general office duties such as telephone messaging, mail delivery and copying 
• 2.  Inventories, stocks, and manages trading post inventory and supplies.  Supervises and operates trading post sales.   
• 3.Assumes responsibility for receipt, record keeping and secure storage of all monies and inventory.  Responsibility for daily care, organization, maintenance and cleanliness of trading post area and facilities. 
• 4. Lives in camper unit as assigned.  Assists with camper supervision and unit activities.  Actively assists campers in getting acquainted, making friends, understanding one another, developing a group identity, and problem solving. 
• 5.  Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.  Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers. 
• 6. Assists with the cleaning, inventory and closing of the unit at the end of the camp season. Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with cash handling, deposits and general office duties preferred 

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18 

• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures 

• Has successful experience working with groups of children 

• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers 

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude 

• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors 

• Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain 

EXPOSURES 

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust. 

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING 

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.