November 8, 2024

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

East Troy

OTHER

Arts & Crafts Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

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