Staff Positions Available
WE HAVE FREE TRAINING FOR ALL POSITIONS!
***Some positions may be in need of multiple people
Associate Counselor - Assisting the Counselor with meetings, rehearsals and elections tallying
• Responsible for guiding the Girls State citizens when the Counselor is unavailable
• Ability to oversee approximately 35, 16-17 year old girls
Choir Director - Responsibilities include developing the choir in 3 rehearsals
• Selecting appropriate music for the Inauguration
• Ability to read music
• Ability to play piano, helpful
Counselor - Responsible for supervising approximately 35, 16-17 year old girls
- Responsible for guiding an Associate and/or Junior Counselor
- Knowledge of Massachusetts government
- Teaching Massachusetts government
- Patience, respect and encouragement
Distinguished Guest Chairman - Responsible for escorting guests, officers, etc. to the podium and stage
- Must be available at all general sessions
Government Staff - Responsible for advising and overseeing the Federal and/or National parties for their platforms, bills and debates.
- Responsible for advising and overseeing the House of Representatives and/or Senate
• Ability to work well with young women
• Knowledge of Massachusetts government
Front Desk Receptionist - Resides in the dormitory, works at the Front Desk to allow Girls State citizens access throughout the day and evening sessions, also greets any visitors to the dormitory and performs duties assigned by Director.
• Ability to work with teenagers in a positive manner
Junior Counselor - Provides support to the Counselor or Associate Counselor
• Assists with meetings, rehearsals and election tallying
• Responsible for checking Girls State office for daily ballots, newspapers, notices, etc.
Newspaper Assistant - Ability to work with a team
• Has good communication skills
• Work closely with the Newspaper Editor in various tasks such as: typing, internet research, e-mail and photocopying
• Knowledge of MS Publisher and MS Word helpful
Newspaper Editor - Decision making on which stories to publish
• Designing the newspaper layout
• Ability to edit articles
• Ability to work individually or with a team
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills with a good command of English grammar
• Knowledge of MS Publisher and MS Word
Nurse - Provide basic on-site medical care to Girls State citizens, such as physical assessment,
evaluation and managing medical emergencies
• Must have own vehicle to transport girls or staff if needed and to visit the local pharmacy
• Current medical license in the State of MA required
Photographer - Taking digital group pictures of each City and Town
• Taking pictures of speakers and events
• Taking various candid pictures throughout the entire week
• Must be physically able to walk many miles around campus
Pianist - Ability to read music
• Ability to play marching music, Pomp & Circumstance and the
Girls State song (music provided)
• Willing to accompany individual acts or groups for the Inauguration and Revue
Revue Director - Responsible for coordinating and reviewing the City and Town performances
• Responsible for coordinating and reviewing individual and group acts
• Ability to set time limits
• Mistress of Ceremonies on Revue night
• Coordinating accompaniments for acts
• Attend all rehearsals
Secretary - Responsibilities include typing letters, formatting forms, follow up phone calls, during
the year as well as during the week of Girls State
• Assisting the Director with various office duties
• Knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to work closely with the Director to organize the week
• Ability to multi-task
• Good knowledge of English grammar
• Must be available entire week of Girls State
Speaker Panel Coordinator - Responsible for locating and contacting speakers to donate their time
• Responsible to send information on Girls State along with directions and thank you's
• Responsible for following up and coordinating with the Director available times needed
• Professionalism a must
Stage Hands - Responsibilities include working backstage during entire week, Inauguration and Revue, setting up sessions and assisting speaker needs
- Assisting the Choir Director and Revue Director with chairs, curtain detail, sound and other various duties
Store Personnel - Responsible for selling Girls State items, soda, water, candy, etc. in each dormitory
• Working closely and assisting the Store Managers
• Ability to make change and take inventory
