Barn Program Specialist
Company: Girl Scouts of Colorado
Location: Bailey
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE: The Barn
Program Specialist is responsible for the care and maintenance of
barn animals and areas, and implementation of the farm program at a
Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. Additionally, this
role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program,
health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team.
A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to
ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest
caliber of service. Pay Range : $510 - $600/week plus food and
lodging (valued at $200) Date : late May- early August (exact dates
TBD) ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Employees are held
accountable for all duties of this job) General Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily feeding & care of barn animals. With the
support of supervisors, provide emergency care to barn animals.
Assist the Equine staff with care & management of horse program as
needed/assigned. Support the greenhouse/garden specialist as
needed/assigned. Provide and/or support emergency procedures during
on-site and off-site trip incidents. Provide and/or support health
and wellness practices. Provide assistance/coverage as necessary to
all additional operational and program staff. Support the work of
the cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Program Responsibilities Plan, direct, and implement programs for a
group of campers during overnight camp sessions, troop day camp
sessions, and family camp sessions in one or more assigned
specialty program areas. Responsible for the care, cleanliness,
maintenance, and inventory of assigned program area and support the
entire Ranch team maintaining the cleanliness and organization of
all Ranch areas. Camper Leadership & Supervision Support & counsel
campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer
relationships. Staff Leadership & Supervision Train & orient of
proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of
program. Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory
role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
Administration Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely,
independent, and detail-oriented manner. Work on the development,
review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity
schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program,
camper planning, and camp goals. Provide & participate in camper
and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s
strategic planning. Participate in regular staff meetings and
training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and
carrying out assignments. Coordinate and communicate schedules to
campers & staff as necessary. Carry out ongoing observations to
assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery
are positive and appropriate. Interact with digital systems
including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook. Respect the
confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff,
volunteers, and campers. Follow policies, procedures, and standards
set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety
Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human
Services, and other certifying industry organizations. PRIMARY
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with the philosophy
of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may
occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in
addition to the duties listed on this job description. Support the
efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and
diversity throughout the organization and within each community
served. Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to
positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social
groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and
volunteers. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Formal Training
High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or
equivalent work experience. Must have current OR willingness to
obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse
Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions. Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities, and Experience Preferred experience or desire
for working with children. Proven experience in animal care and
safe practices around equine & farm animals Preferred experience
working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting. Working with
individuals from diverse backgrounds. Preferred experience in
leadership of children, peers, or staff. Willing to provide
innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an
informal, outdoor setting. Additional Requirements Must be able to
pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards. Must
be at least 18 years of age. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
This position works with program related equipment: Horse & animal
feed: bales and bags (roughly 50lbs-75lbs) Equine & barn animals.
Riding equipment: saddles, bridles, saddle pads, etc. This position
works occasionally with program related equipment in areas such as
hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities.
Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from
equipment, etc. Handheld radios. As directed, golf carts, gator,
trucks, and leased vehicles. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet. Ability to
work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended
overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day.
Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud
environments. Program activities are carried out in the
out-of-doors often in inclement weather. Willing to be on-call at
all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and
program implementation. Required to live on-site in shared housing.
(Staff living quarters are shared with other staff and/or campers).
Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and
unpaved terrain. Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 75
pounds. Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch,
crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with
hands & arms, and balance. Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors
(i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in
a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or
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