Property & Grounds Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, support an important mission, and get hands-on experience working with an iconic brand? Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP), a top ten Girl Scout Council in the country, is looking for a Property & Grounds Manager to join the Property team. 

This position will manage a GSEP property in our 9-county footprint of Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties. 

At GSEP, staff members are committed to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the pre-eminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing.

Here’s how you can help!

The Property & Grounds Manager will ensure that the camp and/or office property is maintained and managed as a safe, healthy environment which complies with all GSUSA, ADA, ACA, OSHA and other government regulations, and Council safety and health regulations and policies.

This role serves as the trusted steward of a large Girl Scout property, taking ownership of the day-to-day care, maintenance, safety, and readiness of the grounds, buildings, equipment, and facilities across a property.

This is a hands-on, independent role for someone who takes pride in their work, knows how to troubleshoot and get things done, and can be counted on to care for a property as if it were their own. From maintaining grounds and completing repairs to preparing facilities for camp and year-round activities, this position plays an essential role in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces for thousands of Girl Scouts, volunteers, staff, and visitors.

We’re looking for someone with strong facilities and maintenance skills, sound judgment, reliability, resourcefulness, and the trustworthiness to take real ownership of a large and active property.

Qualifications - Essential: 

• Valid driver’s license, car, and proof of current insurance. 
• Computer Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft 2007 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
• Ability to operate machinery, tools, and equipment necessary to perform maintenance and repair tasks. 
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds. 
• Education – High School Diploma or GED. 
• Experience – 2 years previous experience as a Site Manager running a resident overnight camp required.  

Knowledge, Skills & Experience - Essential: 

• Ability to work strenuously in extreme hot and cold temperatures. 
• Ability to navigate over gravel and uneven paths. 
• Must be willing to live on Council property in provided housing as a requirement of the job. 
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary and meet the demands of an extended schedule during the summer camp season. 
• Knowledge and skills in plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry repairs and renovations. 
• Ability to effectively supervise staff, if required. 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and manage time efficiently. 

**Dependent on the location of the property the Property & Grounds Manager may need to maintain residence on our of our GSEP properties or within a reasonable distance to the camp location. Regular weekend availability is required, particularly during the camp season. 

This is the perfect opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated individual who wants to work in a unique environment, finds inspiration in working with the Girl Scouts’ brand, and is motivated by our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.