Job Description

BUSINESS LEADER FOR RESIDENT CAMP Looking for a summer job that makes a difference, join our 2021 camp staff today! Our resident camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 6-17. At Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana camps we have a wide variety of opportunities for you. Campers and staff alike spend the summer living outdoors, trying new activities, gaining independence, and building long-lasting relationships.

As camp’s Business Leader you will be critical to the success of the summer in regard to overall business operations. This includes communication with camper families before, during, and after their camper’s session via e-mail, Facebook, and in-person customer service in addition to camper record keeping, camp purchasing & maintaining financial records.

WORK COMMITMENT:

Our summer season runs from end of May through mid-August, including staff training and excluding our fourth of July break.

Camp staff that live on-site work from 11 a.m. Sunday morning until 10 p.m. Friday evening every week.

Camp staff that commute typically work 40 hours a week, between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., actual shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.

CAMP STAFF BENEFITS:

The nitty-gritties: This is a paid summer camp position which includes optional room and board (yes that’s right you can live on camp and get all your food provided for free!). In exchange for your commitment to an exciting and action-packed summer, you will receive free First Aid and CPR certifications and a rocking camp staff shirt! Better yet, we will provide you 24 hours each week to recharge your battery in addition to scheduled daily breaks.

The real perks & career benefits: At camp you will quickly discover that the more you put into the experience, the more rewarding it will be. During the summer develop your outdoor skills and leadership in a unique environment separate from the pressures of your typical everyday routine. Throughout staff training and every day rigors at camp, you will experience countless opportunities to be challenged and held to higher standard. These experiences and challenges will help build your resume with universal skills and experiences. You will be a valuable member of this camp community, where your voice will be heard and you will receive the support you need to have a fun and successful summer.

BUSINESS LEADER 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
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 21 years of age or older by June 13th (Preferred: 23 years of age with valid driver’s license)
• 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

BUSINESS LEADER 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 with information that is accurate, customer-friendly, and consistent with GSGCNWI mission
• 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! (YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU!)

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