Outdoor Education Program Intern- Camp Greene Wood Job at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Woodridge, IL

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  • Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
  • Woodridge, IL

Job Description

Outdoor Education Program Intern- Camp Greene Wood  

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 Greene Wood day 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: May 29- August 1  

  • Includes staff training 

  • Camp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaid 

  • Note: We are happy to work with interns to ensure they fulfill their required school hours, and we offer flexibility with the internship's end date to accommodate meeting hours and academic schedules. 

Weekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday   

  • Saturday and Sundays off   

  • Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  

Camp Staff Benefits: 

  • This is a paid internship position 

  • Pay: $112 a day 

  • 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  

  • Must be 20+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred   

  • 1-3 years experience working with children in a camp or similar setting  

  • 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 the nature, science, and program-in-a-box programmatic area, including prepping supplies for use and facilitating outdoor education activities; ensure outdoor education activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, including instruction of Leave No Trace Principles.   

  • 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 girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines  

  • Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events  

  • Assist in providing quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, and much more  

  • Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures  

  • Assist with management of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment, maintaining a clean camp environment  

  • Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience  

  • Act as first-level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concerns  

  • Listen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentor  

  • Other duties as assigned 

Apply today to join our summer camp team!

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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