Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, and our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. At Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, we’re committed to providing every girl the chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
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All employment documents can be emailed to recruiting@gswpa.org or call 800-248-3355 with questions.
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Current Employment Opportunities
Activity Specialist - Part-Time 
Camp Director
Membership Engagement Specialists
Summer Camp Employment
Don’t apply for just any job this summer. Apply for a job that will set you on a path toward your future career. When you work at a Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania camp this summer, you’ll build your resume with outdoor certifications and real-life leadership, communication, and problem-solving experiences employers are looking for—all while getting paid to fill your summer with travel, camping, overnight trips, rock climbing, ziplining, horseback riding, archery, swimming, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Plus, meals, housing, and laundry are all included while you’re at camp.
We are accepting applications for 2024 camp staff and will start the interviewing process in January 2024. Not sure which position to apply for? View our job descriptions for summer camp staff below to see which position suits you best! However you choose to work with us, you’ll be learning new skills while making a difference in the lives of girls. To apply, complete the Camp Staff Application.
Summer Camp Positions
We offer eight weeks of overnight (resident) camp at three Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania camp locations that cater to different age groups and activity specialties to help suit your professional development needs: Camp Conshatawba in Summerhill, Cambria County, Camp Hawthorne Ridge in Girard, Erie County, and Camp Skymeadow in Avonmore, Armstrong County. We also offer five weeks of day camp at Camp Redwing in Renfrew, Butler County.
Administrative Positions
Aquatic Positions
Equestrian Positions
Kitchen Positions
Program Positions
Summer Camp Staff FAQ
When does camp begin and end in 2023?
What are the ages of campers?
How many campers are there in one week? How many am I responsible for?
Where do I live?
Is there a uniform? If so, what is it, and what am I responsible for?
Do I participate in the camp activities?
Do I have time off?
Are there costs that I must cover while at camp?
How will I be paid?
What happens at the conclusion of camp? When do I leave? How do I get to the bus/train/airport?
Day Camp Staff FAQ
When do day camps being and end in 2023?
What are the ages of day campers at Camp Redwing?
How many campers are there in one week? How many am I responsible for?
Is there a uniform? If so, what is it and what am I responsible for?
Do I participate in the camp activities?
Do I have time off?
How will I be paid?
I have more questions. Whom do I speak with?
Please note: Along with being a Day Camp Counselor, you may also be an Activity Specialist who typically runs two-hour shifts during the evening, on weekends, and during the day when camp is not running. Activities include canoeing, archery, and lifeguarding.
Summer camp employees will participate in pre-camp training, assist in the daily operations of camp, have the ability to work as a team member, live in a camp community, and will change the life of a girl! Background checks are required.
For the safety of staff and campers, everyone on Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania camp property will be required to follow current CDC and local guidelines.
Applicants should complete the Camp Staff Application.
For additional questions or concerns, please contact customer care at customercare@gswpa.org or 800-248-3355.
