Campus Head

Are you a natural leader with a passion for fostering meaningful connections and creating vibrant communities? As a Campus Head, you’ll play a key role in guiding campers and staff, building a supportive campus-wide culture, and ensuring every camper thrives. You’ll directly manage Age Group Coordinators, mentor cabin staff, and serve as the primary liaison for camper needs on the Director Team. If you’re ready to inspire growth, nurture leadership, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic, nature-centered environment, join us this summer as a Campus Head!

• Location: Wiscasset, Maine

  • On Campus, Residential (Seasonal) 

• Schedule/2026 Dates: June 11, 2026 - August 17, 2026

• Reports to: Associate Camp Director(s)

• Direct Reports: Age Group Coordinators

• Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage Age Group Coordinators including:

  • Conducting regular check-ins and providing guidance and support as needed.

  • Complete and deliver formal evaluations of Age Group Coordinators.

  • Act as the next level of intervention for staff and camper issues.

• Support camper experience through building relationships with campers, providing behavior intervention and conflict resolution, as needed. 

• Communicate with camper families as needed.

• Manage period off schedules and coverage liaising with the Generalist Coordinator to schedule Generalist support. 

• Act as Camp Leadership during Director time off, provide operational support as needed.

• Maintain essential duties as member of the Camp Leadership team: 

  • Meet with other Coordinator Team members and Director team to discuss and address camp concerns.

  • Participate in Leader of the Day (LoD) rotation to ensure camp schedule runs smoothly.

  • Coordinate with Mental Health staff to ensure camper needs are met. 

• Hold responsibility for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of participants; this includes:

  • Develop healthy and appropriate relationships with participants.

  • Assist cabin counselors with a daily check-in process for participants needing additional support.

  • Provide direct supervision of participants as assigned.

• Residential Responsibilities: This is a residential position. On-site housing is provided as part of the role and is available only while you are actively employed. Housing ends when employment concludes.

• Instill joy and enthusiasm into the daily life of camp.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old (to drive participants).

• Must pass Criminal Background Check.

• Valid driver’s license and driving record approved by Chewonki’s Insurance Carrier, must attend Driver’s Training.

• Experience working in camp, or similar educational spaces.

• Experience supervising or managing others.

• Experience with conflict resolution, preferred.

• Wilderness First Aid strongly preferred (certification offered by Chewonki).

• Attend required onboarding and training sessions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lb at a time.

• Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.

• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.

• Able to maintain attention and a high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.

• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting Salary: $7,000

Incentives & Support: Travel stipend, housing and meals included, and a $200 refer-a-friend bonus