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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Arts & Crafts Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Troy, WI, United States


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!