Camp Widjiwagan Employment
Summer Positions
Trail Counselor/Guide
General Description:
Widjiwagan Wilderness Trail Counselors are involved in all aspects of the program. Their primary responsibility is to lead summer campers on wilderness canoe and/or backpack trips ranging in length from five to 14 nights (for first year staff). Participation in mealtime activities, clean up, light maintenance, staff meetings and co-instruction are required. Other duties may also be assigned. Periodic involvement as a support staff member will be scheduled.
In order to be contacted for an interview, you must complete the YMCA online application by going to
careers.YMCATwinCities.org.
Support Staff Positions
General Description:
Widjiwagan support staff are the "grease" of the in-camp program machinery. As noted above, there are a variety of support staff positions. Individuals need exposure to the general skills associated with their role, but should expect a variety of responsibilities, each associated with in-camp life. Permanent housing is provided for on-site staff throughout the summer.
To Apply:
Individuals interested in applying for these positions may go to careers.YMCATwinCities.org to complete the online application.
Contact:
Tom O'Rourke
Summer Program Director
651-238-4027
tom.orourke@ymcastpaul.org
Environmental Education
Camp Instructor - Naturalist
General Description:
Instructor Naturalists foster learning and development through a varied and exciting Environmental Education curriculum. Serving primarily youth in a vast outdoor classroom, staff have the opportunity to work with small groups and exercise their own creative style in developing a range of lesson plans. Responsibilities may include leading a variety of instructional hikes focusing on local ecology and navigation, leading team building exercises, giving larger group presentations, chaperoning a student cabin at night, and assisting with the cleaning and upkeep of the facility.
Camp Instructor - Intern Naturalist
General Description:
The intern's role is primarily that of a learner. The program allows interns to develop their own teaching style through observation and leading activities under the supervision of an Instructor Naturalist. Interns follow a teaching progression that will allow them to have more and more teaching responsibilities every week.
To Apply:
Individuals interested in applying for either of these positions may go to careers.YMCATwinCities.org to complete the online application.
Contact:
Karen Pick
Fall/Winter/Spring Program Director
218-365-2117
karen.pick@ymcastpaul.org
