
Summer Camp Employment

Laughter. Campfires. Friendship. Do something that you believe in!
That's what our camp staff and counselors experience when they join our Girl Scout summer camp team.
Our summer staff are recruited from around the world. They are college students, mothers, teachers, and others who enjoy working with children. They all complete an application and interview, provide references, and undergo a formal background check. All staff complete an intensive pre-camp training orientation before campers arrive. We host two resident camps with 30-40 staff and up to 60-130 girls who attend one week to four week sessions during our 6 week season.
Working with Girl Scouts means you discover your own inner strengths, passions, and talents as part of a dynamic, supportive, and diverse team. Our culture is centered on communication, commitment, respect, and integrity–all while fostering a fun and exciting workplace!
Camp jobs are the best jobs and can help you grow professionally.
Yes! Skills learned at camp are in high demand in the job market!
Check out our camp staff recruitment flyer for more details.
We are looking for employees who are:
If you have any questions about job opportunities as part of the Girl Scout Summer Camp staff, please email our summer camp team at outdoorprogram@gsmaine.org or call 888-922-4763.
Camp Pondicherry is a spectacular outdoor setting, nestled on over 600 acres in the foothills of the White Mountains. Pondi has a private waterfront on Adams Pond and miles of unspoiled woodlands, fields, hills, and trails. There are wonderful vistas of lakes and mountains from our Chalet and from Blueberry Hill.
Interested in joining our team? Fill out this interest form!
We have the following positions available:
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and staff members at Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton. Work closely with the camp director to provide leadership and supervision to staff, assist in program planning and overall camp operation.
Requirements:
Job responsibilities include:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and helping build the next generation of strong women leaders. Join us at Girl Scout Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton! Unit Staff live in tent units with up 2-3 other staff members and up to 12 campers.
Requirements:
Job responsibilities include:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of girls at Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton! Unit Staff live in tent units with up to 3 other staff and up to 24 campers.
We are looking for adults who are:
Job responsibilities include:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Spend your summer at beautiful Girl Scouts Camp Pondicherry on the shores of Adams Pond in Bridgton. Manager of the kitchen team; responsible for kitchen and dining hall that serves 80-120 campers each week.
Requirements:
Job responsibilities include:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Spend your summer at beautiful Girl Scouts Camp Pondicherry on the shores of Adams Pond in Bridgton. Work as part of the kitchen team to serve meals to 80-100 campers per week.
Job responsibilities include:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Spend a week or more caring for campers while staying on the shore of Adams Pond in Bridgton. Responsible for the general health and safety of all camp personnel and campers.
Requirements: Current R.N. Maine License or ability to obtain.
Duties include:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
For 86 years Camp Natarswi has been providing a unique camping experience for girls. Camp Natarswi is a true wilderness paradise, providing a one-of-a-kind, rustic, Maine outdoor experience, all in the shadow of majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Natarswi hugs the shoreline of Lower Togue Pond.
Natarswi is located in Baxter State Park, home to awesome trails to hike, caves to explore, waterfalls to see, and peaks to climb.
Get to know Natarswi:
Interested in joining our team? Fill out this interest form!
We have the following positions available:
Should be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls, guiding them in the day-to-day activities in their living unit and program areas, and helping maintain the health and safety of all campers. Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group. Plan and girl-driven unit-specific programming. Help guide the unit and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities, with an eye towards meeting the needs of each camper.
*All staff will work shifts in the kitchen assisting the team with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning equipment, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, or other necessary responsibilities.
Requirements:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Passionate outdoor leaders ready to share their passion for the Maine outdoor with campers. Plan, organize and lead hiking and canoeing wilderness camping trips in Maine. Guiding girls in the day-to-day activities in their living unit and program areas and helping maintain the health and safety of all campers. Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group. Plan and girl driven unit-specific programming.
*All staff will work shifts in the kitchen assisting the team with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning equipment, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, or other necessary responsibilities.
Requirements:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Works as the manager of the kitchen team oversees and maintains kitchen and dining hall. Job responsibilities include ordering, meal planning, budget, scheduling, meal preparation, cooking, inventory control, supervising other kitchen staff, and insuring proper cleaning of kitchen, dining hall, and kitchen equipment.
*All staff will work shifts in the kitchen assisting the team with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning equipment, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, or other necessary responsibilities.
Requirements:
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Assist the kitchen manager/cook with food preparation and cooking
Insuring proper cleaning of kitchen, dining hall and kitchen equipment. Supervise other kitchen staff when the kitchen manager/cook is absent. All staff will work shifts in the kitchen assisting the team with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning equipment, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, or other necessary responsibilities.
Training provided:
Dates of employment:
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required.
COVID vaccination requirements:
All Girl Scouts of Maine employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.