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Open Positions

Open Positions

At Camp Walden, we’re all dedicated to the well-being and happiness of our campers and staff. Walden started in 1916, and every year we continue to put our values into action. We work hard to build a team of truly exceptional people—the kind you’ll be excited to work with. We encourage you to consider joining us this summer if you:

The following are the 2025 Activity and Non-Activity staff positions for which we are hiring.

Nurse:

Camp Walden is searching for a Nurse Practitioner or RN to join our health and wellness staff and our camp community.  Responsibilities will include health assessments, caring for sick and injured campers and staff, educating campers and staff of healthy practices, keeping records, and communicating with parents and physicians. You will provide these services for 150 campers and 80 staff members. Experience caring for children as well as a valid NP or RN license (Maine or Compact State) is required. We are looking for nurses who are able to join us for the full summer, June 9 to August 9, 2025. This allows you the opportunity to get to know all of our campers and staff well and enjoy the full Walden experience.

Activity Instructors:

Department Head-Adventure Course:

Walden campers have the opportunity to learn to climb our wall and master our high ropes course and zip line. We’re searching for an individual to lead this program including supervising staff, planning curriculum and guiding campers on our Adventure Course. Candidates should have experience with outdoor adventure courses, working as part of a team and working with children. Prior summer camp or outdoor education experience is helpful. We will provide training on our course.

Ceramics Instructor:

The ideal candidate for this role will be able to teach basic, hand-built ceramic projects. They will also have experience throwing on a wheel and teaching this technique. Experience working a kiln for bisque and glaze firings is a must. This is a perfect opportunity for a ceramic artist who wants to gain teaching experience and have 24-hour access to a studio and kiln.

Jewelry Instructor:

The ideal candidate will be able to teach basic jewelry making; enameling, soldering, sawing, sanding and finishing. This is a perfect opportunity for a metal jewelry artist who wants to gain teaching experience and have 24-hour access to a studio.

Dance Instructor:

We are looking for someone to join our Dance Department this summer who is interested in teaching our campers folk, jazz, hip hop, and creative dance. The ideal candidate will be able to teach basic dance skills. They will also be able to assist the musical theatre staff in the production of a weekly musical.  This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who wants to gain some teaching experience and be a part of an awesome theatre/dance staff.

Gymnastics Instructor:

We are searching for an individual who loves working with children, loves gymnastics, and has experience spotting or coaching others.   Our program consists of four elements (uneven bars, beam, floor, and vault). Some of our campers are competitive gymnasts at home and are looking for advanced instruction. Many of our campers are learning the basics and learning to love the sport.

Wilderness Trip Leader:

All Walden campers enjoy our tradition of wilderness canoeing and climbing trips that run from two to four days in length. We are searching for individuals to lead these trips while sharing their passion for the outdoors with campers. While at camp, you will spend most of every week on one or more camping trips. Candidates should have experience taking wilderness trips with young people, and prior summer camp or outdoor education experience is helpful. Participation in a Nols, Outward Bound or similar experience a plus. Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certification is a must (we offer this training if you are not already certified.

Non-Activity Positions:

Nanny (for staff children):

You will be responsible for providing care for 3 children ages 4 and 5. Ideal candidates will have experience babysitting and working with children, and must be responsible, energetic individuals who love the outdoors. Your days will be spent with the children around camp, engaging in a variety of activities and programming.