Business & Communications Program Intern- Camp Butternut Springs

Business & Communications Program Intern - Camp Butternut Springs

Looking for a summer job 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 campers ages 5-17.  

As the Business & Communications Program Intern, 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 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 

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. 

Camp Staff Benefits: 

• Pay: $125 per day ($115 per day if commuting)
• 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 

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!