Health Officer

About Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas: 

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. 

Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and in the world. At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, you can build a rewarding career in everything from working hands-on with girls, to accounting, human resources and project management, to marketing, research—and more. 

About Camp Bette Perot:

Camp Whispering Cedars, Home of the STEM Center of Excellence, is in Dallas, TX and offers a variety of programming. The property sleeps approximately 120 people. During the summer, Camp offers sleepaway camping options for rental groups as well as Day Camp experiences. Ages range from 8-14year-olds. 

Health Officer work season runs end of May to end of July 2025, with some positions available for more limited periods of time.  Health Officer work week is typically 10 hours per day for 5 days per week. 

Job summary:   

Camp Health Officer is responsible for supporting a healthy, safe experience for all campers and staff by implementing nursing care in our day summer camp program during June and July and by providing administrative service. The Camp Health Officer will follow camp processes to oversee the physical and mental wellbeing of campers and staff for the best camp experience possible. The position reports to the Camp Director. 

Benefits:  

Summer camp changes lives for the better! Join an amazing community where you will make new friends, develop personal and professional skills, engage your body and your mind in an outdoor environment, overcome challenges, and be the best version of yourself, plus have tons of fun! As part of a team mentoring, teaching, and helping, you get to make an incredible impact on staff and campers, who remember the sense of belonging, friendship, growth, and magic of summer camp for their entire lives. All positions include meals when camp is in session, housing (if applicable), paid training and certifications (if applicable), plus invaluable work experience that prepares you to succeed in future careers. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Champion a positive, inclusive, caring, safe, and fun camp environment and promote the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law, including serving as a positive role model for youth in language, dress, culture of inclusion, behavior, and attitude  

• Conduct camper and staff health screening, including check-in and check-out and medication intake and security  

• Administer all camper medications on schedule for lunch 

• Support camper and staff physical and mental health and promote interest in basic self-care and sanitation 

• Evaluate healthcare needs and provide first aid care and ongoing observation for sick and injured campers and staff, including seeking appropriate external medical assistance as needed 

• Carry out healthcare procedures and standing orders as designated by camp physician on call to provide healthcare recommendations for campers and staff 

• Consult with camp management on physical and mental health needs of campers and staff, including determining level of crisis, recommending course of action, communicating with parents/guardians, and determining follow-up steps with affected campers and staff 

• Document all physical and mental healthcare provided and maintain records for daily treatment logs, accident/incident reports, insurance claims, and health department reports 

• Assist in care of campsite facilities, equipment, and supplies, including managing resources wisely 

• Practice all camp safety standards and emergency procedures and uphold them with others 

• Adhere to camp schedule and remain physically accessible and responsive via two-way radio 

• Work independently and as part of a team to meet camp program and operation needs and to implement solutions to problems that arise 

• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as requested   

Specific roles available: 

• Health Officer (age 21+): Serve as Health Officer with additional leadership responsibilities.  Accountable for overall success of nursing operations for up to 150 campers and staff. Ensure appropriate level of care and ensure electronic documentation of all care provided. Maintain regular communication with Camp Director about operational needs. Must possess current licensure and at least one full year of experience as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, or physician assistant. Must commit to working entire camp season. 

Our organization’s cultural values: 

• We are relevant. 

• We strive for equity. 

• We put our stakeholders first. 

• We collaborate to get the best results. 

• We own our work. 

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. 

Minimum requirements: 

• Certification and experience in first aid/CPR/AED 

• Current licensure and at least one full year of experience as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, or physician assistant  

• Experience with electronic medical records and keen attention to detail  

• Ability to remain calm, execute decisions in emergency situations, and handle confrontational situations professionally 

• Ability to live, eat, teach, and play respectfully and fruitfully with diverse staff and campers all day, with limited privacy and personal time 

• Willingness to work in camp setting with exposure to wildlife, including bugs, spiders, and snakes 

• Willingness to be active outdoors all day in variable weather conditions (high heat over 100°F/38°C, high humidity, rain, wind, possible tornadoes) and to walk extensively around camp 

• Willingness to role model respect, positivity, smiling, cheerfulness, kindness, patience, honesty, inclusion, good mental hygiene, and accountability and to self-regulate emotions respectfully in a variety of circumstances 

• Willingness to listen to, learn from, and cooperate with others 

• Ability to work long hours all day and all week with possible need to respond to campers / emergencies overnight (staff get personal breaktime each day)4 

• Ability to complete full term (all weeks) of camp agreement 

• Demonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom this job puts them in contact 

• Upon employment, employee must register as an adult member in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law 

• Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required 

• Must complete and pass a criminal background check 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience serving youth in a work or volunteer setting 

• Experience with mental, emotional, and social health and ability to make efficient, accurate assessments of concerning situations preferred 

• Experience with or interest in summer camp preferred 

• Preference given to candidates who can commit to two or more weeks of work (with time off between sessions) 

Must abstain from:  

• Use of tobacco products, herbal intoxicants (CBD, THC, gummies, etc.), vaping and electronic cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, and fireworks while on camp property or while on duty, plus abstain from possessing on camp property and from returning to camp under the influence of any such substances  

• Use of explicit language or harmful language  

• Volatile expressions of emotion  

• Romantic or sexual activity on camp, no public display of affection  

• Wearing clothing that features alcohol, drugs, or harmful topics or language  

• Sharing or discussing private, adult issues with campers  

• Using (engaging with) cell phone while on duty (Counselor phones can be kept in administrative building and used during scheduled staff break time away from campers, plus we have a radio system for camp communication and emergencies)  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors. Significant sitting, standing, physical activity, and ability to walk extensively around a large camp property (1,300 acres). Must be able to withstand prolonged work hours. Must be able to thrive in an environment with regular exposure to large groups of youth and high noise levels. Ability to lift and carry and/or move up to 45 pounds.