Healthcare Supervisor chez Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA)

Summer is calling, make your plans now! Do you have a background in nursing? Do you also love the outdoors? Are you a Nurse during the school year and have the Summer off? Imagine being outside, have lodging & meals paid for, being paid AND providing essential medical care to school age children? If you are up for this opportunity, we want you to join our team for 6 weeks as a Healthcare Supervisor at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) overnight camp in Brewster, MA called Camp Favorite. 

GSEMA camp experiences offer youth invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else. Your role is to ensure the camp staff and campers are healthy.  

Hours and Work Environment 

You will live on camp property and work day, evening and overnight on a rotating schedule. 

Camp dates needed July 13 – August 15, 2026 (Apply if you are not available the entire timeframe. There is some flexibility). Opportunities to work 1- or 2-week sessions available. 

Pay Rate: 

Range of $1000-$1200.00 per week dependent upon certifications. 

What are some of the perks of working at camp? 

• Lodging and meals provided (you have your own room and bathroom)
• Expand your nursing skills by networking with staff from around the world
• Work in a fun and positive community!

 The Healthcare Supervisor will: 

• Live and work as a team with camp staff and campers.
• Supervise and be responsible for the general health and safety of all campers and staff, and give care within certification guidelines.
• Maintain health records, certificates, records of treatment, medication logs, and other health information in an organized, up to date and confidential manner under the supervision of the Camp Director.
• Check individual health forms, medications, and other medical and dietary concerns of incoming campers and staff. Notify unit staff or camp administration of relevant health concerns or health conditions which should be closely monitored.
• Maintain appropriate communication with campers’ guardians, inform camper’s families about any extended stays in the infirmary, or medical concerns that may require follow up, or higher medical care.
• Initiate health education and safety practices with campers and staff.
• Prepare and supervise the first aid equipment for units, waterfront, camp vehicles and other areas in camp.
• Commit to our mission of building youth of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation.

 Is this you? Requirements of the role: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age by June 15, 2025.
• Current EMT certification Or Current LPN certification or RN licensure.
• Health/Nursing training, or Current First Aid Certification.
• Ability to be responsive to camper well-being, health, safety and emergency situations with a positive and sensitive approach. 
• Ability to work within the camp environment. Work may be indoors or outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to be an effective member of the staff team.
• Ability to monitor and communicate with campers and staff effectively and respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 30 pounds on a regular basis. 

Other Requirements 

• Must become a registered Girl Scout.
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

Camp Favorite in Brewster 

Camp Favorite offers campers entering 2nd through 12th grade the life-changing experience of summer camp. This camp features sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, surfing, and swimming right from our freshwater beach or nearby ocean, and an extensive biking program along the Cape Cod Rail Trail.