Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Program Leader (Food & Equipment)- Camp Greene Wood
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517
Program Leader (Food & Equipment)- Camp Greene Wood
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As a Program Leader, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences in an assigned specialty area (Food & Equipment).
Work Commitment:
Dates: May 29 - August 1Includes staff training and in-service dayCamp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaidWeekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Saturday and Sundays offStaff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Special Overnight Week June 30 - July 2
Daily 2-hour break Monday-WednesdayCamp Staff Benefits:
Pay:$112 a weekIllinois Food Handler Training and First Aid and CPR certificationsOptional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance ProgramQualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various agesEnjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor settingMust be 20+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred1-3 years of experience working with children in a camp or similar settingWillingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditionsResponsibilities:
Oversee the management of weekly cookouts, including food storage, equipment cleanliness and sanitation, and food ordering; ensure all dietary needs of campers and staff are met and educating staff on food allergy management.Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campersHelp build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new thingsRole model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staffDevelop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelinesOversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled eventsAssist in providing quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, and much moreEnsure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational proceduresAssist with management of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment, maintaining a clean camp environmentMaintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experienceAct as first-level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concernsListen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentorOther duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As a Program Leader, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences in an assigned specialty area (Food & Equipment).
Work Commitment:
Dates: May 29 - August 1Includes staff training and in-service dayCamp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaidWeekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Saturday and Sundays offStaff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Special Overnight Week June 30 - July 2
Daily 2-hour break Monday-WednesdayCamp Staff Benefits:
Pay:$112 a weekIllinois Food Handler Training and First Aid and CPR certificationsOptional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance ProgramQualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various agesEnjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor settingMust be 20+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred1-3 years of experience working with children in a camp or similar settingWillingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditionsResponsibilities:
Oversee the management of weekly cookouts, including food storage, equipment cleanliness and sanitation, and food ordering; ensure all dietary needs of campers and staff are met and educating staff on food allergy management.Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campersHelp build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new thingsRole model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staffDevelop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelinesOversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled eventsAssist in providing quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, and much moreEnsure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational proceduresAssist with management of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment, maintaining a clean camp environmentMaintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experienceAct as first-level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concernsListen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentorOther duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!