Camp Ranger

Title: Camp Ranger – Wildwood

Reports to: Chief and Camps and Facilities

Supervises: Assistant Rangers and Camp Volunteers

Position: Full-Time, Salaried

Location: Camp Wildwood in Wildwood, FL

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Camp Wildwood Ranger ensures that our 600 acres of camp grounds and amenities are safe and welcoming for our members to enjoy. Camp Wildwood is located about 75 miles northeast of Tampa and 25 miles south of Ocala. A Camp Ranger brings the Girl Scout brand to life by meeting individual and council strategic goals leading to increased camp usage, positive member experiences, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and Girl Scout standards. This position adheres to the work plan and best practices of the council, while raising new ideas and alternative process recommendations to the Chief and Camps and Facilities. A Camp Ranger has a personal commitment to regulatory and council practices, such as regulatory inspections, permits, Volunteer Essentials, Safety Activity Checkpoints, and GSWCF protocols. In addition, a Camp Ranger helps to influence the ability and engagement of volunteers by oversight and coaching and contributes to a thriving work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Asset Management

• Perform asset management activities that include routine, preventative and restorative maintenance; project planning and execution.  
• Resides on Council site for the purpose of providing asset management tasks, security and safety for council properties and guests is available for program support as needed.
• Safety - Responsible for safekeeping of all people, assets and equipment on property.
• Security - makes routine tours of camp and monitors site for damage caused by weather or vandalism and reports findings.
• Facilitates required inspections and maintains compliance to requirements.  
• Keeps proper records and documentation inclusive of chemical records for pool, health inspections, pool inspections, cooler temperature, SDS manuals, etc.
• Provides day to day maintenance; keeps facilities in good repair, performing such duties such as routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, screen repair, minor construction, grounds maintenance, trail clearing, road maintenance, lawn mowing, vendor sourcing, coordinates repairs and appointments, and other related maintenance activities.
• Cleans and maintains interior and exterior of buildings; services and maintains facilities and program equipment and tools. 
• Supports the equestrian program by serving as backup for horse feeding when primary staff are unavailable.
• Demonstrates sound time management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing and completing multiple assignments.
• Maintains inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures council-owned vehicles on property are maintained, serviced, inspected and registered.
• Purchasing: Sources competitive pricing for all supplies and materials and purchases as needed.
• Vendor management – sources competitively priced qualified vendors and supervises on site work and repairs. 
• Works on major building/renovation or land improvement projects and/or supervises such projects as directed.
• Enacts inclement weather plans as needed.
• Unless otherwise scheduled off, be on call to respond to asset or people emergencies as needed.

Customer Service

• In conjunction with outdoor program team and other council staff, ensure consistent and seamless customer experience for all members and camp guests. This includes collaboration or ownership, depending on the guest reservation for: registration, camp planning, check-in, check-out, enforcing safety standards, providing authorized equipment to ensure a successful camping experience.
• Provides support to camp directors, volunteers and staff for on site events.
• Supervises volunteer projects (high award, service unit, community groups, etc.)
• Plans and implements camp service work days, including ranger work days, member work days, and volunteer workdays.
• Maintains updated emergency plan and share pertinent information with staff and guests as appropriate. 
• Oversees outside user groups.

Business Imperatives

• Prepares annual work plan that adheres to budget expenditures, maintenance standards and quarterly/annual goals. Updates plan quarterly.
• Prepares annual budgets, processes payments and credit card statements. 
• Assesses and updates building assessment documentation and priorities. 
• Participates in departmental, team and staff meetings.
• Represents the Girl Scout brand and council to members and community at large.
• Performs special assignments as directed by the supervisor and/or management.
• Follows GSUSA and Council policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes.

Serving the Girl Scout movement requires that all teammates are flexible and generous with their talents. We move at the speed of the girl and are committed to doing our best on her behalf. This may entail shifts in assignments, priorities and /or schedules.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five years general property maintenance and repair; including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, and grounds maintenance.
• Live on site, facilitating a work schedule of being on call or on duty when camp is occupied and being on call when not on scheduled time off. 
• Apply your asset management experience to maintain a safe, beautiful, and welcoming camp ground and amenities. Also responsible for renovation and/or construction projects as needed.
• Track record motivating a team of volunteers to achieve a common goal and discover their best selves.
• Joy in welcoming members and guests to experience camp.
• Pride in achieving personal and team goals.
• Motivated by the Girl Scout mission.
• Confidence and proficiency using Microsoft Office products and databases. 
• Engaging communication style, verbal and written. It would be great if you speak Spanish as well.
• Reliable transportation along with documentation of required automobile insurance and safe driving record. 
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, with our without accommodation, a person must be able to utilize basic office equipment including computers and phones, pass a Fitness to Work physical evaluation, lift a minimum of 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, sit and lift for extended periods of time despite weather conditions.

Council Provided Tools of the Trade

• Living on site is a requirement of the job. The ranger house is a 3 bedroom / 2 bath home. Utilities also provided by council. 
• Council vehicle
• Laptop
• Council phone or stipend
• Mileage reimbursement, in accordance with council policy
• Mission moments to inspire mission-driven and member-centric actions and decisions.
• A work environment that fosters and celebrates achievement, belonging and commitment.

GSWCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary $45,000.00 plus competitive benefits package