Program Director - Camp Butternut Springs

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana • Valparaiso, IN

60d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 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 girls ages 5-17. As the Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.

Requirements

• 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
• Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
• Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
• Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support.
• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
• Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
• Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills.
• Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery
• 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
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED