Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana
Program Director- Camp Butternut Springs
Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
Program Director- Camp Butternut SpringsLooking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight 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 the Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.Work Commitment:Dates: May 29- August 3Includes 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. FridayDaily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off
Camp Staff Benefits:Pay:$145 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
Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred.
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:Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support.
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills.
Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper 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
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. FridayDaily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off
Camp Staff Benefits:Pay:$145 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
Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred.
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:Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support.
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills.
Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper 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
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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