Business & Communications Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs

Valparaiso, IN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelTemporary

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and operate a front line camp experience by managing camper life, staff support, and multi-channel communications while keeping records and logistics flowing.

  • Own daily camp operations including communications, office tasks, and documentation to support camper safety and experience.
  • Shape interactions with children and families through in-person and social media channels with accurate, friendly information aligned to the camp mission.
  • Coordinate purchases, logistics, and record keeping to sustain camp operations and program delivery.

Job Description

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

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
  • 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

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
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GSGCNWI) impacts the lives of more than 32,000 girls, 16,000 adult members, 6,500 volunteers, and generations of alumnae. GSGCNWI serves 245 communities in six Illinois counties (Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Lake, and Will) and four Indiana counties (Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter). Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. For more information, visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

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