Employment Opportunities at Chewonki
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Chewonki will be based on factors such as merit, qualifications and abilities. Chewonki does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please direct questions regarding our hiring practices to hr@chewonki.org
Chewonki is seeking a motivated and motivating professional who is excited to work with and contribute to a dynamic team of camp professionals to create an aligned model of summer programming that equitably supports, challenges, and encourages participants to be their best selves, foster stewardship of the natural world, and build sustainable communities throughout their...
The science educator fellowship at Chewonki provides an introduction to caring for and teaching with non-releasable animals in the Traveling Natural History Program, while living in community with other on-campus Chewonki staff members. Supported by training and mentorship from TNHP staff, the fellow is responsible for delivering presentations to a variety of audiences around Maine...
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Chewonki Camp for Boys’ lifeguards work a variable, part time schedule throughout the summer to include swimming activities at the Chewonki waterfront and occasional full days at local beaches. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains constant surveillance of campers at the waterfront; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of campers in the event of...
The Teaching Assistant position for the Elementary School at Chewonki works directly with the elementary teachers to assist the facilitation of integrated, place-based lessons in all core subject areas, experiential outdoor activities, and flow of the school day. The assistant will uphold Chewonki standards and classroom protocols, and work with each teacher to support their teaching...
A Classroom Teacher for the Elementary School at Chewonki is a unique opportunity to be part of building a place-based education model in midcoast Maine. The position has direct responsibility for co-creating and delivering student-centered curriculum and educational experiences that are aligned with the Chewonki Mission and educational philosophy. The teachers and students use our...
Seasonal drivers resupply our wilderness trips, pick up/drop off participants at Portland and Boston airports using 15-passenger vans and mini-buses, often pulling large trailers. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ● Safely drive participants ● Resupply wilderness trips with necessary food and equipment in a timely and safe manner. ● Pick up participants at airport on opening days....
The Summer Equipment & Logistics Assistant is a seasonal position. The SELA works with a small equipment and logistics team to outfit and ration a variety of wilderness trips and on-campus overnights based out of the Wiscasset campus. Furthermore, the SELA will assist trip leaders and cabin counselors in pre and post-trip responsibilities. The SELA...
The Chewonki Big Eddy Campground Site Assistant oversees Big Eddy Campground and ensures that the facility is operated in a fashion that meets all Chewonki standards for safety, quality of service, and sustainability when the Site Manager is away. The Big Eddy Campground Site Assistant reports to the Site Manager. The Big Eddy Campground Site Assistant...
The Chewonki Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps Site Assistant oversees Fourth Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps and ensures that the facility is operated in a fashion that meets all Chewonki standards for safety, quality of service, and sustainability when the Site Manager is away. The Site Assistant reports to the Site Manager. The DLWC Site Assistant position...
The Challenge Course Activity Leader assists with the facilitation and implementation of challenge course programming throughout the summer. Working with young men, ages 8-14, a qualified applicant for this position will collaborate closely with our Team Development Coordinator and activity instructors to connect our boys camp curriculum to activities and experiences including team building activities,...
Challenge course instructors assist with the instruction and implementation of challenge course programming. Working with young men, ages 8-15, a qualified applicant for this position will collaborate closely with our Team Development Coordinator and activity leader to connect our boys camp curriculum to activities and experiences including team building activities, group challenges, and low and high...
Nurses at Chewonki maintain the social, emotional, and physical health of Chewonki Foundation participants and staff, under the guidance of a nursing license. Contribute to the day-to-day operations of Chewonki’s Health Center and support the Supervising Nurse to ensure that the Health Center is meeting the needs of participants and staff.
Summer Cooks work with and under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager and year-round staff to provide safe and smooth operation of the kitchen at Chewonki’s Wiscasset, Maine campus. This includes the preparation of wholesome and appealing meals from scratch while practicing proper food safety techniques in handling, organization, and storage, and maintaining the overall...
The duties of the Facilities Support Staff include laundry, housekeeping, dishwashing, dining room support, occasional grounds work, and other tasks as required. KEY OBJECTIVES ● Coordinate effectively with the Head of Housekeeping ● Maintain a clean and functional laundry facility ● Maintain a clean, sanitary, and functional dining facility and dish room ● Maintain good...
The director of admissions, financial aid, and enrollment management is uniquely positioned within the Chewonki Foundation to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership and management for both the Maine Coast Semester and Elementary School at Chewonki. This position reports directly to the Head of the Semester School and is also part of the Chewonki Foundation’s administrative...
Camp Chewonki for Boys is hiring camp counselors. Counselors live in cabins with 8-10 campers and one other counselor. Each counselor focuses on a specific activity; activity areas include nature, sailing, kayaking, farm/garden, field sports, tennis, archery, photography, shop, art, wilderness travel skills, renewable energy, challenge course and swimming. Most counselors help lead at least...
Camp Chewonki for Boys is hiring the following skilled support staff activity instructor positions: Campcraft, Challenge Course, Kayaking, Photography, Renewable Energy, Swimming, Woodshop. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Support Staff Activity Leaders are responsible for leading and instructing a specific activity at camp. Depending on the activity, some activity leaders may also serve as cabin counselors. Duties include...
WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WITH EXPERIENCE LEADING CANOEING, BACKPACKING, SEA KAYAKING, AND WHITEWATER KAYAKING TRIPS The Trip Leader is integral to programming at Chewonki. Trip leading is a demanding position with multiple days out in the field with 24hour supervision of participants. The Trip Leader lives within the Chewonki community, works with a co-leader or cabin...