Arts & Crafts Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Arts & Crafts Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll 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 Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17. As a Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive arts & crafts learning experiences for campers. In this role, you will manage the development, facilitation, and supervision of arts & crafts activities. Work Commitment: Dates: June 1- August 3 Includes staff training Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday Saturdays off Camp Staff Benefits: Pay:$125 per day Included room and board First Aid and CPR certification Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program Qualifications: Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting Experience teaching or facilitating art and/or crafting programs for children Demonstrated creative ability in a variety of art techniques Must be 19 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED Willingness 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 conditions Responsibilities: Oversee craft area, including prepping supplies for use and facilitating craft activities; ensure arts and crafts activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, and result in tangible projects for campers to take home Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led planning and Girl Scout program guidelines Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience Other duties as assigned Apply today to join our summer camp team