Outdoor Education Program Intern- Camp Butternut Springs Job at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, IN

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

Job Description

Outdoor Education Program Intern- Camp Butternut Springs  

Looking for a summer internship that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 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 an Outdoor Education Intern, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise, develop, deliver progressive outdoor and environmental education activities. 

Work Commitment: 

Dates: June 1- August 3 

  • Includes staff training 

  • Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid 

Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday 

  • Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday 

  • Saturdays off 

Camp Staff Benefits: 

  • This is a paid internship position 

  • Pay: $125 a day 

  • Included room and board 

  • You may be eligible for college credit in some cases, or be able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience - ask your advisor or talk to a professor at your school about how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate. 

  • 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 

  • Prior experience leading children through formal or informal environmental education or outdoor interpretation 

  • 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: 

  • Create and design engaging and educational outdoor lessons that promote environmental awareness and safety.  

  • Lead engaging outdoor activities such as hiking, plant and wildlife identification, creek walking, orienteering, and outdoor cooking. 

  • Oversee nature center, including prepping supplies for use.  

  • Ensure outdoor education activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, including instruction of Leave No Trace principles.   

  • Provide fun and positive leadership to campers, fostering a supportive environment for growth, friendship, and new experiences. 

  • Demonstrate problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and staff. 

  • Assist the Program Director with planning, organizing, and executing camp activities, including leading girl-led programs and ensuring safety standards. 

  • Oversee campers and staff during activities, meals, and transitions, and deliver programs in your specialty area. 

  • Assist with managing program supplies, maintaining camp equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized camp environment. 

Apply today to join our summer camp team!  

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