Arts & Crafts Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Job Description

Job Description

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 2026 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 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 are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18

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

Apply today to join our summer camp team!

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