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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Program Director - Camp Butternut Springs

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385

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Program Director - Camp Butternut Springs Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana 2026 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.

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? 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: June 4 – August 2

Includes staff training

Camp is closed June 19 and July 4–6; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule:

Sunday 11:00 a.m. – Friday 7:00 p.m.

Daily 2‑hour break Monday‑Thursday

Staff required to work Saturday, August 1; Saturday work opportunities also available on July 11 and July 25

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 interacting with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages

Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience in outdoor settings

Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth programs

Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 23+ with a valid driver’s license preferred

Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting with irregular hours and limited technology, and daily exposure to 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

Act as an active member of the leadership team, providing cohesive teamwork, open communication, and encouragement of positive peer relationships

Model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff

Assist the camp director in planning, organizing, and implementing camp activities

Supervise, monitor, and participate in all aspects of camp

Ensure weekly program schedules meet program expectations and support progressive camper skill development

Lead scheduling and delivery of weekly programs and provide support to staff before and during program delivery

Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area following Girl Scout program guidelines

Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions

Ensure that camp staff and campers follow safety and educational procedures

Assist with management and care of program supplies, equipment, and spaces

Maintain a clean camp environment

Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team!

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