Program Leader (Food & Equipment)- Camp Greene Wood
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Program Leader (Food & Equipment)- Camp Greene Wood 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 Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17. As a Program Leader, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences in an assigned specialty area (Food & Equipment). Work Commitment: Dates: May 29 - August 1

• Includes staff training and in-service day

• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

• Saturday and Sundays off

• Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Special Overnight Week June 30 - July 2

• Daily 2-hour break Monday-Wednesday

Camp Staff Benefits:

• Pay:$112 a week

• Illinois Food Handler Training and First Aid and CPR certifications

• 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

• Must be 20+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred

• 1-3 years of experience working with children in a camp or similar setting

• 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 the management of weekly cookouts, including food storage, equipment cleanliness and sanitation, and food ordering; ensure all dietary needs of campers and staff are met and educating staff on food allergy management.

• 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 girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines

• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events

• Assist in providing 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 of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment, maintaining a clean camp environment

• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience

• Act as first-level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concerns

• Listen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentor

• Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team!