SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Trading Post Specialist 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. Resident Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment approximately May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with general office duties such as telephone messaging, mail delivery and copying
• Inventories, stocks, and manages trading post inventory and supplies. Supervises and operates trading post sales.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• 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

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state drivers license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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.