Head of Counselors

Job Details Job Location
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Bette Perot - Palestine, TX Position Type
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Seasonal Salary Range
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Undisclosed Job Category
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Nonprofit - Social Services Description

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’syour 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, humanresourcesand project management, to marketing, research—and more.

About Camp Bette Perot:

Camp Bette Perot, our equestrian camp, offerssleepawaycamp for girls ages 7-16. We serve approximately 150 campers per week from a variety of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Camp community life includes group living, shared meals, daily activities, kapers(chores), and rest. Campers come to camp independently and are cared for by Counselors. Camp islocated
20 minutes from the small town of Palestine and 2 hours from the large city of Dallas.

Summer leadership work seasonrunsend of Maytoendof July 2026. Summer leadership work week is typically 13 hours per day for 6 daysperweek.

Job summary:

Summer leadership staffareresponsible forassistingthe Camp Director and staff team with daily operations of sleepaway camp, including program coordination for the camp community, summer staff coaching and mentorship, camp values promotion and relationship‑building, and general operations and problem‑solving support. This position develops relationships with staffand campers and participates fully in daily camp life while serving as a caring mentor, positive role model, and helpful problem solver.

The position reports to the Camp Director. Paid staff training is provided at the beginning of the summer and takes place at Camp Bette Perot near Palestine, TX. The positionstaysonsitein a shared staff bedroom.

Specific roles available:

• Head of Counselors(21+):
  Support counselor belonging, development, effectiveness, wellbeing, and growth through staff training and meetings, mentorship and check‑ins, observation and feedback, and tokens of encouragement. Oversee counselor staff to ensure that campers have a safe, fun, and enriching camp experience through both structured activities and free play. Assist with mediating conflicts and resolving challenges. Collaborate closely with Head of Program and Head of Campers in the coordination and support of daily camp life.

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 the team, you will get to make an incredible impact on staff and campers through mentorship, helpfulness, and inspiration.

The staff and campers will 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
• Leadandparticipatein campprogramactivitiesand administration, including meals, activities, rest, free time, kapers(chores), staff trainings and meetings, planning and preparation, and cleanup
• Assist with staff training and mentoring and work closely with camp administrative staff
• Assist with coordination of response for any emergencies that arise
• Assist with camper care to keep the campers physically, socially, and emotionally safe
• Assist with weekend operational support as needed, including cultural events for international staff
• Fac…