Program Manager (GSLE) & Camp Mary Elizabeth Director

Description:

Join the Adventure with Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands! We’re proud to be the largest organization serving girls in South Carolina, and part of the world’s largest leadership development program for girls. At Girl Scouts, we build girls of courage, confidence, and character who are ready to make the world a better place!

From S.T.E.M. and Entrepreneurship to the Outdoors and Life Skills, our programs open doors to fun, friendship, and unforgettable experiences—all while empowering girls to grow as leaders and shine as their true selves.

We are currently seeking a Program Manager - Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) & Camp Mary Elizabeth Director. Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? We’re looking for a passionate, innovative leader to oversee year-round, high-quality programming for older girls and to direct operations at our beloved Camp Mary Elizabeth.

The Program Manager – Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) & CME Camp Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing high-quality, year-round programming for older girls and leading the programmatic operations of Camp Mary Elizabeth. This role integrates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) across outdoor, life skills, entrepreneurship, and STEM pillars. The Program Manager will oversee the council’s Gold and Silver Awards, lead older girl travel and leadership initiatives, and serve as the camp director for summer day camp at CME, public pool programs, and community programs. The role also includes oversight of the Program Aide training and award process and is charged with increasing visibility and traction for Camp Mary Elizabeth within the surrounding community, both among Girl Scouts and external organizations. In this role you will:

Girl Program Management (Older Girls):

• Plan and execute signature programs and events for older girls aligned with GSLE pillars.
• Oversee the council’s Gold and Silver Awards process, including candidate support, committee coordination, and ceremony planning.
• Coordinate Girl Scout Destinations and council-sponsored travel experiences.
• Develop and deliver leadership training and enrichment opportunities for girls.
• Manage the Program Aide training and award process, ensuring accessibility and quality.
• Recruit and support volunteers to assist with program delivery and travel.
• Collaborate with marketing and membership teams to promote programs and ensure visibility.

Camp Mary Elizabeth (CME) Leadership:

• Serve as Camp Director for summer camp, public pool operations.
• Design and implement seasonal and year-round programming, including weekend and holiday events.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise seasonal camp staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with ACA standards, safety protocols, and council policies.
• Promote camp experiences to girls, families, and community partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with local organizations to increase visibility and engagement with Camp Mary Elizabeth.

Strategic & Operational Duties:

• Align programming with council priorities, including volunteer support and ease of experience.
• Manage program budgets, funding initiatives, and partnerships.
• Evaluate program outcomes and satisfaction among girls, families, and volunteers.
• Maintain current knowledge of GSUSA and ACA policies and trends affecting youth development.
• Support council-wide initiatives and events as needed.

Other:

• Upon hire, must hold personal membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Must have personal transportation and the ability to drive, possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance meeting council insurance company’s requirement for coverage, and submit to a background search.
• Assists in the smooth functioning of the council by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or a HS diploma and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in youth development, camp leadership, or program management.
• Demonstrated success in event planning, volunteer management, and budget administration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or similar systems preferred

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. The council contributes approximately 85% toward employee premiums, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense. In addition, the council fully covers the cost of both short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as a life insurance policy. Other offerings include supplemental life and a 401(k) plan. We have a generous PTO accrual package with holidays and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer (E.O.E.)

Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with GSSC-MM, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@gssc-mm.org. GSSC-MM reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.