Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Program Director - Camp Butternut Springs
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
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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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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