Outdoor Education Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Outdoor Education 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, develop, deliver progressive outdoor and environmental education 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
Prior experience leading children through formal or informal environmental education or outdoor interpretation
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 nature center, including prepping supplies for use and facilitating outdoor education activities; ensure outdoor education activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, including instruction of environmental education and Leave No Trace principles
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 planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Provide quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, and much more
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

Apply today to join our summer camp team!