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VOLUNTEER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS for Additional Details, Email 2017Jamboree@Scouting.Org VOLUNTEER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS For additional details, email [email protected] Troop # Service Area Description Certifications/Training Required Work with local and national media outlets on Jamboree related stories 9020 Administration ‐ Communications/National Media N/A and news. Recommended prior training and experience in fire and life safety prevention and inspection services. Service as a local Provide fire and life safety education, prevention and inspection services or state Fire Inspector or Fire Marshal (or equivalent) is in support of the Jamboree in conjunction with the WV State Fire preferred. Past or current training/certification to include a 9088 Administration ‐ Enterprise Risk Management ‐ Fire Marshal Marshal's Office. Work cooperatively with Safety Services and minimum Fire Inspector I (or equivalent) is preferred. Emergency Management groups to proactively identify and address NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 required prior to Jamboree. A potential hazards across the Jamboree area of operation. working knowledge of NFPA 1, 101, 96, and 102 codes and West Virginia State Fire Code is highly recommended. 9086 Administration ‐ Enterprise Risk Management ‐ Safety Services Identifying and assisting safety concerns for the Jamboree N/A Administration ‐ Information Technology ‐ 2 Way 9050 Support communication applications throughout the Jamboree site. N/A Communications Support major software applications utilized throughout the Jamboree 9045 Administration ‐ Information Technology ‐ IS Application Support N/A site. 9046 Administration ‐ Information Technology ‐ IS Hardware Support Organize, inventory, disseminate and maintain computer hardware. N/A Staff for this area include Physicians, Nurses (Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistants), Clinical Nurse Specialists with Advanced Degrees, Clinical Psychologist, Dental Assistants, Dentists, EMT's (Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic), First Aid Responders, Social Worker, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacists, Physician Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, X‐Ray Technician, and any other Medical Support Staff. 9010 Administration ‐ Medical/Clinical EMS N/A Essential functions may include assisting in medical screening and pre‐ jamboree fitness evaluations of all staff, staffing 24‐hour clinical services during jamboree, assisting in maintaining equipment and consumable inventories, recording and input of all visitors to the health centers using logbooks and medical database, notifying Chief Medical Officer or Facility Duty Officer of any emergencies or potentially serious or fatal admissions to the hospital, and assisting in providing medical coverage at Jamboree wide events as directed by DCMO for Base Camps. Last Updated 8/11//2016 VOLUNTEER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS For additional details, email [email protected] Troop # Service Area Description Certifications/Training Required This team will work with the Office of Philanthropy and complete as 9520 Administration ‐ Philanthropy N/A needed tasks. This team will capture and record the areas and activities during the 9021 Administration ‐ Photography N/A Jamboree via still pictures. Process staff and troop check‐in. Verify all criteria are met before handing out Jamboree credentials. Provide reports and other 9070 Administration ‐ Registration Support Staff N/A information on demand for upper managements. Complete data entry to update on‐site attendance as needed. 9028 Administration ‐ Rescue & EMS This team will work in responding to daily emergencies at the Jamboree. N/A Provide security including but not limited to traffic control and parking 9027 Administration ‐ Security N/A management during the Jamboree. Applicants in this group could be placed in any area of service 9505 Administration ‐ Summit General Support Staff N/A throughout the Jamboree. This team will be responsible for coordinating emergency and 9026 Administration ‐ Summit Operations Center N/A nonemergency responses to daily activities of the Jamboree. Applicants in this group could be placed in any area of service 9005 Administration ‐ Support Staff N/A throughout the Jamboree. This team will capture and record the areas and activities during the 9022 Administration ‐ Videography N/A Jamboree via video. Applicants will work with Jamboree Management to coordinate and 9006 Administration ‐ VIP Coordination Distinguished Visitor Support N/A support VIP arrival. 9071 Administration ‐ Visitor Services Support Staff This team greets and processes visitors to the Jamboree. N/A 8004 Logistics ‐ Carpenter N/A Last Updated 8/11//2016 VOLUNTEER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS For additional details, email [email protected] Troop # Service Area Description Certifications/Training Required 8100 Logistics ‐ Distribution Center N/A 8002 Logistics ‐ Electrician N/A 8120 Logistics ‐ Equipment N/A The logistics and distribution of all meals to the participants. Work 8210 Logistics ‐ Food Distribution involves Jamboree wide food distribution and support of the Jamboree N/A Grocery Stores located in the Base camps. The logistics and support of all food operations for the entire Jamboree. This team is the management and primary support staff to all food team 8200 Logistics ‐ Food Service Support Team areas. Work involves pre‐planning, food related setup in advance of the N/A Jamboree and then during the Jamboree doing whatever is necessary to enable all areas of the Food Team to deliver their specific plans. Responsible for implementing sustainability & recycling efforts & 8009 Logistics ‐ Green Team Helper N/A communication over the full jamboree Responsible for implementing sustainability & recycling efforts & 8008 Logistics ‐ Green Team Lead N/A communication over the full jamboree Responsible for implementing sustainability & recycling efforts & 8010 Logistics ‐ Green Team SCE Helper N/A communication over the full jamboree Responsible for implementing sustainability & recycling efforts & 8011 Logistics ‐ Green Team SCW Helper N/A communication over the full jamboree 8005 Logistics ‐ Handyman N/A The logistics and distribution of ice to the participants and staff as well 8220 Logistics ‐ Ice Distribution N/A as other Jamboree site ice distributions. Watch team members are customer service representatives and receive all requests for material, maintenance, and transportation for the NJ and 8510 Logistics ‐ Logistics Operations Center Watch Team assign/follows‐up with the appropriate service provider. There are N/A limited positions for IT support. Experience with computers mandatory and Excel preferred. Last Updated 8/11//2016 VOLUNTEER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS For additional details, email [email protected] Troop # Service Area Description Certifications/Training Required 8006 Logistics ‐ Maintenance & Repair Dispatch N/A 8001 Logistics ‐ Maintenance & Repair Supervisor N/A Provide driver credentialing, motor pool vehicle scheduling, tracking, 8648 Logistics ‐ Motor pool Administration N/A and control. 8646 Logistics ‐ Motor pool Driver Drivers may be assigned to drive cars, vans, pick‐ups, or UTVs. N/A 8003 Logistics ‐ Plumber N/A 8400 Logistics ‐ Procurement N/A The logistics of providing food to catered events held principally at Legacy Village. Work primarily involves food service and support of 8250 Logistics ‐ Retail Food ‐ Catering N/A scheduled events in the Summit Center special reception tents as well as deliveries of catered food throughout the Jamboree site. The logistics of running mobile or “Pop up” snack stands throughout the Jamboree. Work locations may vary as the locations of the Pop‐Ups change. Staff assignments also may rotate so that you get to see various 8240 Logistics ‐ Retail Food ‐ Pop Up Stands N/A parts of the Jamboree. Work involves set up of product daily at the location and cash register sales of prepackaged snack items and drinks to participants, staff and visitors. The logistics of running snack bars throughout the Jamboree venue. Snack bars are permanent food stands that serve a full menu selection to participants, staff and visitors. The snack bars are located in program 8230 Logistics ‐ Retail Food ‐ Snack Bars N/A areas and also in the participant Base camp areas. Staff may rotate or work one location based on scheduling. Work involves food service and cleanup, cash register sales and snack bar stocking. Last Updated 8/11//2016 VOLUNTEER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS For additional details, email [email protected] Troop # Service Area Description Certifications/Training Required Located within the staff Base camp, the Chat‐N‐Chew is responsible for providing a unique retail food experience. In addition to the snack bar, this environment will be a venue that allows staff to relax and recharge Logistics ‐ Retail Food ‐ Staff Camp Snack Bar ("The Chat ‐ N ‐ in a fun and entertaining social setting. Working at the staff camp Chat‐ 8260 N/A Chew") N‐Chew offers a short commute to work and allows you to meet Scouters from all around. Work involves receiving food, stocking merchandise, food service, cash register sales, and even special event hosting to help achieve a unique staff experience. The Trading Post Tribe is the Mirage and they like things purple. Located in a hub of activity where Scouts and Scouters will be picking up and getting off from transportation. Most participants 8340 Logistics ‐ Retail Operations ‐ Transportation Center TP will want to stop in the trading post and pick up some N/A merchandise before heading back
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