Job Description

Business & Communications Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs

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 campers ages 5-17.

As the Business & Communications Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer with primary responsibility over general business operations, documenting the camp experience, and managing the summer social media. This includes communication with camper families before, during, and after their camper’s session via email, phone, social media, and in-person customer service in addition to camper record keeping, camp purchasing, and maintaining financial records.

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

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; Saturday work opportunities are also available July 11 and July 25

Camp Staff Benefits:

• 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

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 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

Responsibilities:

• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, & 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, TikTok) 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!