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                                Staff Position Descriptions - for application click here

                                 PROGRAM DIRECTOR(s):
                                ·        Report to Directors
                                ·        Assist in any area the Directors feel is needed.
                                ·        Act as Chief Authority in camp in absence of both Directors.
                                ·        Attend weekly Camp Council meeting.
                                ·        Maintain the safety and upkeep of ropes courses.
                                ·        Schedule ropes course events for counselors.
                                ·        In charge of SOS in conjunction with Directors.
                                ·        Responsible for all equipment – cookout unit boxes, cookout sites, Dutch ovens, ropes, rappelling, zipline, overnighter, costumes, weekly decorations, Legend Ceremony supplies, etc.
                                ·        Assign extra staff (SOS, kitchen, craft, etc.) to cookouts, hikes, and rope events.
                                ·        Ensure all activities have sufficient extra staff help.
                                ·        Overnighter instruction and carry out
                                ·        Prepare all supplies needed for Legend Ceremony.
                                ·        Prepare all supplies as needed for the Brownie Hike.
                                ·        Help with maintenance projects as needed by maintenance couple and Executive Committee. 
                                ·        Encourage proper use of camp setting, trails, cookout sites, etc.

                                COUNSELOR: 
                                 ·        Report to Directors for immediate supervision.
                                ·        Prepare for camp by attending workshops, studying assigned materials, getting to know the staff, and practicing camp activities (ex. Dutch oven cooking).
                                ·        Coordinate your unit program with the outlined program of camp.
                                ·        Provide the most effective program for your unit rather than the easiest for yourself.
                                ·        Be in camp and on the job at ALL times.
                                ·        Set a proper example and standard of etiquette, respect, professionalism, spirituality, and fun for the girls in your unit and those in camp. 
                                ·        Get to know each girl in your unit and help her gain the most from her stay at Brighton.
                                ·        Think of your girls’ individual needs and act accordingly.
                                ·        Report problems to the Directors and work under their direction towards a solution.
                                ·        Carry out special assignments as given by the Directors and/or Presidency/ Executive Committee

                                HEAD CRAFT: 
                                ·        Report to Directors for immediate supervision.
                                ·        Prepare for camp by attending workshops, studying assigned materials, getting to know the staff, and practicing camp activities (ex. Dutch oven cooking).
                                ·        Work with Presidency/Executive Committee in purchasing all materials needed in the Craft Shack. 
                                ·        Attend weekly Camp Council meeting.
                                ·        Maintain an adequate inventory of craft materials at all times.
                                ·        Oversee and implement the craft program with help from Assistant Craft.
                                ·        Keep the Craft Shack and all craft equipment in good working order.
                                ·        Develop craft ideas that will help supplement the camp program.
                                ·        Help campers be creative.
                                ·        Sell at all designated selling times.
                                ·        Keep record cards for every staff member that charges items and make sure this money is collected by the last day of camp.
                                ·        Collect money made in craft each week and keep it counted and totaled.  Turn it into Executive Committee at designated times.
                                ·        Assist SOS in activities such as cookouts, hikes, ropes, etc. as necessary.

                                ASSISTANT CRAFT:
                                ·        Responsible to Head Craft for immediate craft supervision.  Report to Directors as a member of the staff.
                                ·        Prepare for camp by attending workshops, studying assigned materials, getting to know the staff, and practicing camp activities (ex. Dutch oven cooking).
                                ·        Work with Head Craft in implementing the craft program.  Assist Head Craft in all her designated duties.
                                ·        Perform SOS duties as necessary.

                                MAINTENANCE COUPLE:
                                ·        Report to Presidency/Executive Committee for maintenance issues.  See Directors for immediate staff supervision.
                                ·        Attend weekly Camp Council meeting.
                                ·        Repair minor troubles.  Report major troubles to Executive Committee and work under their direction to solve them.
                                ·        Assist with heavy lifting in the kitchen and throughout camp.
                                ·        Undertake any assigned projects to make camp area safer, more attractive, and to improve camp facilities.
                                ·        Must stay in camp on the weekends to ensure safety and help with Weekend Groups.  Discuss any weekend time-off with Executive Committee.  Will be allowed one day off during the week, this should be arranged with the Directors.
                                ·        Undertake measures to maintain privacy of the camp and to escort uninvited guests from the premises.
                                ·        Assist with garbage runs and luggage.
                                ·        Order needed supplies for Kapers in conjunction with the kitchen.  Periodically check Kaper and TNT supplies.  Keep other supplies such as light bulbs and mouse control on hand. ???????????
                                ·        Paricipate actively in keeping rodents and other animals away from buildings.  (Hanta Virus prevention.)
                                ·        Keep the Tool Room and Mall areas tidy.  Make sure tools are always put away.
                                ·        Laundry duties to include cleaning clothes, maintaining TNT and Kaper supplies, towel care, etc.
                                ·        Follow all requirements of the Forest Service.
                                ·        Any other assigned projects as designated by Directors and/or Executive Committee.
                                 FIRST AID SPECIALIST:
                                ·        Report to Directors for immediate supervision.
                                ·        Prepare for camp by attending workshops, studying assigned materials, getting to know the staff, and practicing camp activities (ex. Dutch oven cooking).
                                ·        Help Executive Committee restock first aid kits and first aid supplies at the beginning of camp season.
                                ·        Help train staff in first aid skills and use of the first aid kits.
                                ·        Keep record of assigned first aid kits to staff.  Help check out first aid kits as well as check them in.
                                ·        Attend weekly Camp Council meeting.
                                ·        Maintain adequate first aid supplies at all times.
                                ·        Keep sick room sanitary by washing linens, having beds tidy, keeping supplies organized, etc.
                                ·        Design and carry out the medical procedures for camp season.
                                ·        Perform SOS duties as necessary.

                                HEAD COOK:
                                ·        Report to Executive Committee for foodservice issues.  See Directors for immediate staff supervision.
                                ·        See that all KD’s have a Food Handler’s permit by precamp week.
                                ·        Work closely with the Executive Committee in determining original inventory for the season and for providing inventory of food and equipment at the end of the season.
                                ·        Receive proper training on the knowledge of equipment, kitchen service, and food ordering from Executive Committee.
                                ·        Attend weekly Camp Council meeting.
                                ·        Preparation of all foods.  Must also be aware of camper and staff needs relating to food. (Special food needs, allergies, etc.)
                                ·        Order all food and kitchen supplies during the camp season while staying within the budget set by Executive Committee.
                                ·        Plan menus, serve food, and assist with cookout food as requested.
                                ·        Supervise the kitchen work of the KD’s.
                                ·        Serve as advisor for all kitchen staff.  This includes holding kitchen staff devotionals, morning prayers, and kitchen staff family home evenings.
                                ·        Prepare additional food for special occasions as directed by the Directors and/or Executive Committee.
                                ·        Contact parents of those campers with food allergies the Friday before.  
                                ·        Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and other food areas. 
                                ·        Report any problems to the Directors/Executive Committee and work under their direction toward a solution.

                                ASSISTANT COOK:
                                ·        Responsible to Head Cook for immediate kitchen supervision.  Report to Directors as a member of the staff.
                                ·        Work under direction of Head Cook and assist her in all designated duties.
                                ·        Prepare for camp by attending workshops, studying assigned materials, getting to know the staff, and practicing camp activities (ex. Dutch oven cooking).
                                ·        Be chief authority over kitchen in the Head Cook’s absence.
                                ·        Kitchen laundry.

                                KITCHEN DEBS (KD’s):
                                ·        Responsible to Head Cook for immediate kitchen supervision.  Report to Directors as a member of the staff.                                      
                                ·        Prepare for camp by attending workshops, studying assigned materials, getting to know the staff, and practicing camp activities (ex. Dutch oven cooking).
                                ·        Follow all food preparation rules and regulations.
                                ·        Assist in meal preparation as directed.
                                ·        Responsible for all clean-up after meals in both the Kitchen and food service areas of the Dining Hall.
                                ·        Clean the kitchen, equipment, food storage areas, and other areas as directed by Cooks.
                                ·        Be available and prompt for assigned kitchen duties unless excused by the Head Cook.
                                ·        Must hold down your share of work assignments and complete them every day so as not to put an extra work load on the other KD’s.
                                ·        Accept assignments with the units as arranged by Program Directors.  
                                ·        Any additional assignments as requested by Head Cook/Assistant Cooks/Directors.