Summer Camp Employment
Picture yourself as camp staff this summer!
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.
Why Girl Scouting? 
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!
Reasons to work at camp
- The bonds you make
- The lessons you learn
- Camp friends are best friends
- It’s incredibly fun
- Camp traditions
- It’s the ultimate summer job
- You’ll have new stories
- Connect with nature
- Perfect tan
- You’ll try new things
- Love of camp
- Camp changes you
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.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for employees who are:
- Enthusiastic
- Caring and thoughtful
- Engaging
- Responsible
- Hardworking
- Adventurous
- Ready to make a difference in the lives of girls!
Benefits
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents and/or cabins)
- Nutritious meals included (special dietary needs/restrictions)
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
- Beautiful outdoor setting
- Waterfront access including use of canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards
- Access to many hiking trails and amazing natural attractions
- Wireless internet access during time off
- Transportation for days off
- Leadership opportunities
- Opportunities and resume builder
- Work with incredible staff
- Create life-long friendships
- Memories for a lifetime
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
Camp Pondicherry
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.
- Summer Camp Programs for girls ages 7-17
- 80-120 campers per week
- Camp season is 6-8 weeks including resident, day, family, and troop camping
- Team of 35-40 camp staff for summer season
- Employment period varies between 8 and 10 weeks
- One week paid training for all summer staff
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguarding, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Challenge Course, Hatchet Throwing, Archery, and others.
Pondicherry Summer Application
Interested in joining our team? Fill out this interest form!
Pondicherry Summer Employment
We have the following positions available:
Summer Camp Nurses (weekly or weekend)
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:
- Review campers’ medical info prior to their arrival
- Communication with parents regarding medical questions
- Opening day check-in of campers
- Available near the Health Center 24 hours a day
- Respond to emergencies
- Distribution of daily medications
Training provided:
- Nursing staff orientation for new and returning nurses
Dates of employment: Weekly nurse positions available from Sunday 9:00 a.m.-Saturday 9:30 a.m.
- All staff training: July 24-29
- Week 1: July 2-8
- Week 3: July 16-22
- Week 5: July 30-August 5
Weekend nurse positions available: Saturday 9:00 a.m.-Sunday 6:00 p.m.
- July 1-2
- July 8-9
- July 15-16
- July 22-23
- July 29-30
- August 5-6
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager
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:
- Current ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain.
- 21 years of age or older
Job responsibilities include:
- Meal planning
- Ordering food and kitchen supplies
- Managing the summer kitchen budget
- Staff and meal scheduling
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Inventory control
- Supervising other kitchen staff
- Insuring proper cleaning of kitchen, dining hall, and kitchen equipment
Training provided:
- One week paid staff training
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Assistant Cook
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 80-120 campers per week.
Requirements:
- 19 years of age or older
Job responsibilities include:
- 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
Training provided:
- One week paid staff training
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Kitchen Assistant
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 assist cooks in the kitchen.
Job responsibilities include:
- Food preparation
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning the dining hall and kitchen equipment
- Restocking food items
- Assisting with inventory
Training provided:
- One-week paid staff training
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
CIT Director/Unit Leader
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and helping build the next generation of strong women leaders. Join us at Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton! Unit staff live in tent units with up 2-3 other staff members and up to 12 campers.
Requirements:
- 21 years of age or older
Job responsibilities include:
- Plan and develop unit-specific programming to develop leadership skills for our oldest campers
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group
- Work with CIT participants to create and deliver programming to other campers
- Live in units with campers
- Assist with day-to-day camp activities
- Help maintain health and safety of all campers in unit
- 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:
- One week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Unit Leaders and Unit Assistant
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:
- 18 years of age or older (unit assistants) or 21 years of age or older (unit leaders)
- Enthusiastic and caring
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of girls
Job responsibilities include:
- Lead or assist with camper programs such as arts, hiking, archery, challenge course, outdoor skills, drama, and more
- Participate in certification courses to prepare for leading camper programs
- Conduct day-to-day camp activities
- Maintain health, safety, and well-being of all campers in the unit
Training provided:
- One week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
- We offer additional employment August 9-28 during our Family and Troop programs
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Unit Assistant/Lifeguard
Spend your summer teaching waterfront activities and making a difference in the lives of campers at Girl Scout Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton. Lifeguard training is provided!
We are looking for adults who are:
- 18 years of age or older
- Enthusiastic and caring
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of girls
Job responsibilities include:
- Teach skills in both swimming and boating
- Assist with other program areas such as arts, hiking, outdoor skills, and more
- Live in units with campers
- Assist with day-to-day camp activities
- Help maintain health and safety of all campers in unit
Training provided:
- One-week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer Camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Assistant Camp Director
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:
- 25 years of age or older
- Clean driving record
- Positive role models for campers and staff
- Organized and motivated
- Empathetic, caring, and enthusiastic
Job responsibilities include:
- Work with camp director to plan and implement staff training
- Oversee staff planning and development of camper activities and lesson plans
- Provide support and encouragement to counselors
- Assist with behavior management of campers
- Visit units frequently to provide supervision and support for campers and staff
- Develop and implement evening activities, special events, and daily program
- Run camp in the absence of the camp director
- 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:
- One week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
- If available, administrative staff may begin prep work in early June
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Program and Unit Support
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and staff members at Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton. This role assists with program areas and general camp operations. Assist with directing and supervising program areas. When you are not in program areas time, responsibilities are camper check-in and out, camper information, daily camp scheduling, and assisting with camper-in units.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 or older
- Be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls
- Skills to teach in one or more of our program areas: swimming, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, nature, arts, theater, outdoor skills, or cooking
- Leadership experience plus
Training provided:
- One-week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Program Director
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:
- 24 years of age or older
- Clean driving record
- Positive role models for campers and staff
- Organized and motivated
- Empathetic, caring, and enthusiastic
Job responsibilities include:
- Work with Camp Director to plan and implement staff training
- Oversee staff planning and development of camper activities and lesson plans
- Provide support and encouragement to counselors
- Assist with behavior management of campers
- Visit units frequently to provide supervision and support for campers and staff
- Develop and implement evening activities, special events, and daily program
- Run camp in the absence of the Camp Director
Training provided:
- 2 weeks paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- June 3 to end of August
- If available, administrative staff may begin prep work in early June
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Camp Natarswi
Camp Natarswi
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:
- 60-100 girls attend resident camp programs
- We offer 1,2,3, and 4-week programs
- Summer team consists of 25- 32 staff members
- Employment period 8 and 9 weeks
- Opportunity for additional weeks of employment in August
- One week of paid all staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, rock climbing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Natarswi Summer Application
Interested in joining our team? Fill out this interest form!
Natarswi Summer Employment
We have the following positions available:
Assistant Cook
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.
Requirements:
- 19 years or older
Training provided:
- One week paid staff training
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Unit Leaders
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:
- Must be age 20 or older
- Be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls
Training provided:
- One week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
- We offer additional employment August 7-24 during our family and troop programs
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Outdoor Leadership/Tripping Unit Leader
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:
- Must be age 21 or older
- Current wilderness first aid
- Previous experience leading wilderness trips
- Intermediate to advanced swimming abilities
- Intermediate to advanced canoe skills
- Backpacking experience
- Be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls
- Clean driving record
Training provided:
- One week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
- We offer additional employment August 7-24 during our family and troop programs
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Unit Leader/Lifeguard
Lifeguards assist in both swimming and boating areas. Teaching both swimming and boating skills to campers. Lifeguards live in units with campers and also assume camp unit responsibilities when not on the waterfront. Assists in the day-to-day activities in a camper unit help maintain the health and safety of all campers and assists in evening programming. Assist in developing girl-driven unit and program area activities.
Requirements:
- Must be age 20 or older
- Intermediate to advanced swimming abilities
- Be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls
Training provided:
- One-week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Unit Assistants | Program, Lifeguard, CIT
Should be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls. Assist unit leaders in the day-to-day activities in their living unit and program areas and help maintain the health and safety of all campers. Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group. Assist in 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.
Requirements:
- Must be age 18 or older
- Be enthusiastic, caring adults who are passionate about working with girls
Training provided:
- One-week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguarding, Canoeing, Challenge Course, Hatchet Throwing, Archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Kitchen Assistant
Be part of our kitchen team to assist kitchen manager and cooks in the kitchen and dining hall areas. Job duties include dishwashing, food preparation, restocking food items, assisting with inventory, pack out meals, cleaning the dining hall, kitchen equipment, and other camp buildings.
Requirements:
- Must be age 18 or older
- Experience preferred
Training provided:
- One-week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Mid-June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Weekly Nurses and Weekend Nurses
Summer camp nurse (weekly and weekends), join us for an exciting and rewarding experience, where you can make a difference in a girl’s life. The camp nurse is responsible for reviewing camper medical history/forms before arrival and contacting parents with questions, opening day check-in of campers, being available near the health center 24 hours a day and responding to emergencies, responsible for the general health and safety of all camp personnel and campers, and distribution of daily medications.
Requirements:
- Current R.N. Maine License or ability to obtain
- Must be age 21 or older
- Clean driving record
Training provided
- Nursing staff orientation for new and returning nurses
Dates of employment:
Weekly nurse positions available from Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
- Week 1: July 2-8,
- Week 2: July 9-15,
- Week 3: July 16-22,
- Week 4: July 23-29
- Week 5: July 30-August 5
Weekend Nurse positions available from Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
- July 1-2
- July 8-9
- July 15-16
- July 22-23
- July 29-30
- August 5-6
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Assistant Camp Director
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and staff members at Camp Natarswi in the Millinocket region. Work closely with the camp director to provide leadership and supervision to staff, assist in program planning and overall camp operation.
Requirements:
- 25 years of age or older
- Clean driving record
- Positive role models for campers and staff
- Organized and motivated
- Empathetic, caring, and enthusiastic
Job responsibilities include:
- Work with camp director to plan and implement staff training
- Assumes administrative responsibilities, as assigned by the camp director, to include leadership of staff meetings and large group activities
- Run camp in the absence of the camp director
- Works with the camp director, waterfront director, and program director to develop and implement a camp program that is reflective of the Girl Scout program, camping goals and objectives, and needs and interests of girls.
- Managing the camper and staff schedules and assisting with general camp operations
- Assist with behavior management of campers and staff
- Visit units and program areas frequently to provide supervision and support for campers and staff
- Assist with developing and implementing evening activities, special events, and daily programs
- Maintaining camper records in CampMinder and camper awards
- Transportation of camper and staff during camp season
- 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:
- Two weeks paid staff training: admin training/prep time and all staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Early June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Program Director
Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of campers and staff members at Camp Natarswi in the Millinocket region. The camp program director will oversee all camp programs and program staff and will ensure a quality, the enriching program is offered to all girls; will also assume responsibility for the well-being of camp. Maintain quality camp operations, and assist in program planning and operation of camp
Requirements:
- 24 years of age or older
- Clean driving record
- Positive role models for campers and staff
- Organized and motivated
- Empathetic, caring, and enthusiastic
Job responsibilities include:
- Runs camp in the absence of the Camp Director or the Assistant Camp Director.
- Works with the camp director to develop and implement a camp program that is reflective of the Girl Scout program, camping goals and objectives, and the needs and interests of girls.
- Works with the camp director and assistant camp director to develop needed routines, schedules, procedures for camp operations, and proper maintenance of camp property.
- Works with the camp director to plan and implement staff training and in-service training.
- Work with the trip advisor to Implement and plan camper trips off-site.
- Assure pack-outs are completed.
- Assists with opening and closing of camp.
- Contributes to the overall health and well-being of campers and camp staff.
- Provides supervision and leadership to all program staff.
- Assumes administrative responsibilities as assigned by the camp director, including leadership of staff meetings and large group activities.
- Is available for camp meetings and assists with behavior management of campers.
- Transportation of campers or staff during camp season
- Assist in maintaining camper records in CampMinder and camper awards
- Assisting with general camp daily operations
- All administration staff will work 2-3 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:
- Two weeks paid staff training-admin training/prep time and all staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Early June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
Waterfront Program Staff
Assists with waterfront and general camp operations. Assist with directing and supervising the camp’s swimming and boating programs on the waterfront and boating areas. Off the waterfront time, responsibilities are camper check-in and out, camper information, daily camp scheduling, dining hall duties, driving a camp van, and maintaining safety and sanitization.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 or older
- Clean driving record
- Previous experience in 2 or more of the following watercraft: lifeguarding, sailing, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.
- Leadership experience
Training provided
- One-week paid staff training
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include: CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguarding, Canoeing, Challenge Course, Hatchet Throwing, Archery, and others
Dates of employment:
- Early June to end of August
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: special dietary needs/restrictions
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
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.
