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Business & Communications Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs
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 Butternut Springs 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 the Business & Communications Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer with primary responsibility over general business operations, documenting the camp experience, and managing the summer social media. This includes communication with camper families before, during, and after their camper’s session via email, phone, social media, and in-person customer service in addition to camper record keeping, camp purchasing, and maintaining financial records.
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
Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
Camp Staff Benefits:
Pay: $125 per day ($115 per day if commuting)
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 delivering exceptional customer service orally and in writing
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and general office equipment to create reports, develop marketing and informational materials, and maintain record keeping
Must be 19 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21 preferred
Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
Willingness to live and work 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:
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, & try new things
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Manages communication from the camp including phone, e-mail, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) with information that is accurate, customer-friendly, and consistent with GSGCNWI mission
Facilitate camp trading post under guidance from retail team
Assist in the management and record keeping of camper and staff information
Assist in purchasing & ordering of camp supplies as well as financial record keeping and expense reporting
Perform general office duties including sending newsletters, creating & distributing materials, preparing end of session envelopes, managing camper and staff logs, and weekly evaluations needed for camp processes
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!
Salary : $115 - $125
