Tanglewood Positions
We are getting things set for hiring for the 2025 program year.
Stay tuned for updated job descriptions.
Please email one of the following folks if you’d like to learn more.
Reed Bridge-Koenigsberg, Tanglewood: reed.bridgekoenigsberg@maine.edu
Jessica Decke, Tanglewood: jessica.decke@maine.edu
To Apply
Please apply using this online application form (the link will open up a new tab).
**Note, if you are not currently a student, you will be notified and we will direct to the University of Maine hiring platform, Oracle, to complete your application process.**
Three-Season Positions: April to Late October
Outdoor Educator (spring and fall only options available, too)
You will provide hands-on ecology immersion for students as part of our Open Air Classroom. All school programming is customized and highlights our Earth Connections curriculum and teaching methodology. Programs work with students across grades K-12 in day and overnight program formats.
To read the full job description, click here.
Food Service Supervisor (lead cook)
The Food Services Supervisor will work with the director in ordering food, creating schedules, and ensuring the kitchen is kept at Maine State health code standards. You will be responsible for preparing 1-2 meals per day for the camp community. This position is part-time seasonal (April-October).
To read the full job description, click here.
Food Service Technician
The Food Services Technician is responsible for the application of established standards, policies, and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe and cost-effective food and beverages. You will serve as the prep cook/assistant to the lead cook. This position is part-time seasonal (April-October).
To read the full job description, click here.
Facilities and Grounds Worker
The essential duties of this position are to maintain sanitation and grounds. Your day-to-day work will involve active, outdoor tasks with opportunities to learn and develop practical skills related to facility upkeep and maintenance. This position is part-time seasonal (April- late October).
To read the full job description, click here.
Summer Positions: Mid-June to Mid-August
Overnight Summer Camp Counselor
Overnight Camp Counselors are responsible for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful living environment for campers, prioritizing their safety, enjoyment, and personal growth. This role requires counselors to model positive community living and guide campers in learning to live responsibly and sustainably. Through active engagement and leadership, Overnight Camp Counselors help campers develop a sense of connection to both the community and the natural world around them. We have three levels of Overnight Camp Counselors with different requirements and responsibilities for each level.
To read the full job description, click here.
Day Summer Camp Counselor
Day Camp Counselors are responsible for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful living environment for campers, prioritizing their safety, enjoyment, and personal growth. This role requires counselors to model positive community living and guide campers in learning to live responsibly and sustainably. Through active engagement and leadership, Day Camp Counselors help campers develop a sense of connection to both the community and the natural world around them. We have three levels of Day Camp Counselors with different requirements for each level.
To read the full job description, click here.
Summer Program Coordinator/Unit Leader
You will work closely with the Director and Summer Program Coordinator to carry out a successful summer program for both counselors and campers. Each week will vary in duties and intensity depending on which programs are in camp and where support is needed.
To read the full job description for the Unit Leader and Trips Logistics, click here.
To read the full job description for the Unit and Focus Leader, click here.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Your role is pivotal in ensuring the success of diverse Summer Programs. Collaborating closely with the Director and program leadership team, you’ll be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating our overnight camp, leadership and trips programs. You will serve as a mentor for staff, providing supervision, support, and feedback. The Summer Camp Coordinator supports the intangible magic of camp, melding education, engagement, and fun creatively. You have a deep appreciation for summer camp and are committed to creating positive, life-changing experiences for campers and staff.
To read the full job description, click here.
Trip Leader
As a Level Three Camp Counselor, you will play an integral role in leading outdoor leadership programs for teenagers, guiding them through 3-6 day trips that include camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures. You will participate in a comprehensive two-week training to hone your practical skills, after which you’ll co-lead multiple-week sessions focused on essential leadership skills such as communication, team-building, and outdoor safety.
To read the full job description, click here.
Health Care Provider
This position’s essential duties are to work closely with the Director and camp administration to ensure a successful summer program for both counselors and campers. Each week will vary in duties and intensity depending on which programs are in camp and where support is needed. As a staff support team member, you will play a crucial role in mentoring best practices for maintaining program quality, participant safety and wellness, and staff wellness. Time management and the ability to work independently at times are necessary.
To read the full job description, click here.