Business & Communications Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Business & Communications Program Specialist – Camp Juniper Knoll

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana as a Business & Communications Program Specialist in our overnight Camp Juniper Knoll. This summer position offers an opportunity to create a safe, positive learning environment for campers ages 5‑17.

Dates:
June 9 - August 2

• Includes staff training beginning June 9
• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4‑6; these days are unpaid

Typical Weekly

Schedule:

11:00 a.m. Sunday – 7:00 p.m. Friday

• Daily 2‑hour break Monday–Thursday
• 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.
• Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Manages communication from the camp including phone, e‑mail, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok) 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!