Camp Unit Counselor (Seasonal) Job at Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines

Camp Unit Counselor (Seasonal)

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Full-time Description

Experience a summer “Where Adventure Grows!” Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines seeks dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to be part of our 2026 Summer Camp Team supporting our overnight camp programs across all Council properties: Camp Mary Atkinson, Camp Graham, Camp Hardee, and Camp Mu-Sha-Ni.

We believe in the power of girls! Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. If you’re responsible, reliable, and passionate and love making a positive impact in the lives of girls, we want you on our team.

Position

Camp Unit Counselor.

Location

Camp Mary Atkinson, Selma, NC (with travel to other Council camps as needed).

Duration

Summer 2026 (mid‑May through the end of July).

Compensation

Weekly salary of $470.00, including housing and meals after training. Earn up to a $500 bonus this summer!

How It Works

• $250 Mid‑Summer Bonus: Camp staff hired for the summer who remain employed through the end of June will receive a $250 bonus.
• $250 Completion Bonus: Camp staff who remain employed through the end of summer camp will receive a $250 bonus.

A Day In The Life

• Supervise Campers and Staff: Be a guide, mentor, and friend for campers in your unit.
• Plan & Lead Activities: Inspire personal growth through fun, engaging programs that teach daily living skills.
• Create Memories: Help make this summer unforgettable for campers—and for yourself!

Why Join Us

• Best Summer Job Ever: Make memories that last a lifetime.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a weekly salary of $470.00, including housing and meals after training.
• Bonus Perk: A complimentary Girl Scout membership is included from May through September 2026.
• Professional Growth: Build leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills.
• Beautiful Camp Locations: Enjoy the opportunity to spend your days outdoors exploring trails, waterfront activities, and more!
• Make Lifelong Friends: Connect meaningfully with fellow staff and campers.
• Make a Positive Impact: Be a role model and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
• Paid Training: Learn new leadership skills.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR. Training will be provided.
• Ability to interact with all age levels.
• Prior camp experience or working with youth preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of youth development and the ability to relate positively to youth and adults.
• Program coordination skills and commitment to the Girl Scout mission.
• Willingness to live and work in a camp setting, including working nontraditional hours.

Physical Aspects of the Job

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior‑management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching.
• Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all through a shared responsibility of each and every member. We are dedicated to increasing our cultural competence and creating opportunities for authentic human‑to‑human connection by respecting, embracing, and celebrating what makes us all different.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (919) 600‑6314 or hr@nccoastalpines.org.

About the Role

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations