Special Diets & Packout Coordinator - Overnight Camp

Description

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is consistently and unapologetically committed to providing safe spaces for all girls* to belong. We build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Founded in 1912, our organization has been committed to meeting the needs of our youth members for over a century. We uplift all Girl Scouts in a supportive environment where they can discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their very first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. They are the future leaders paving the way toward a brighter tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.girlscoutsww.org.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws. 

*Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human.

About the Position 

The Special Diets & Packout Coordinator oversees two essential components of camp food service: managing special diets and food allergies for campers and staff and preparing all cookout meals. Working closely with the Healthcare Director and camper caregivers, they ensure that individuals with dietary needs—such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free—are fully accommodated during their time at camp. The coordinator also leads all food-related programming, including managing the camper pack out cooking program and assisting with food planning and purchasing for the camp.
  

Compensation for this position is $115 - $125 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. 

Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans. 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Collaborate with Head Cook to review weekly menu in relation to incoming camper dietary and food allergy needs to ensure quality food service and safety 
• Communicate with caregivers to accurately account for camper special diet and food allergies  
• Oversee the inventory and ordering of food for special diets and pack outs, including maintaining all required documentation for purchases on council credit cards and accounts 
• Prepare food for campers and staff to use for pack-out cooking, trips, and hikes 
• Train and support camp staff in pack-out procedures and food handling 
• Assist in the daily operations of the camp’s food service including preparing and cooking food as the menu indicates and ensuring safe storage of food and leftovers at proper temperatures 
• Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment including cleaning and maintaining all food preparation and storage areas  
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork 

This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging 
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including weekend responsibilities  
• Excellent inter