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The Camp Abnaki staff come from around the world to serve youth.
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Each member of our staff is hired after extensive interviews and
background checks. Counselors are chosen for their understanding
of boys, emotional maturity, and moral values. Every staff member
serves as a positive role model for youth. Staff are recruited from
around the country and around the world, providing campers with an
opportunity for an intercultural experience while staying close to home.
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Our staff participate in an intensive, week-long staff training program includes instruction in group
dynamics, skill development, behavior management, and safety. In keeping with adopted policies
of the YMCA, all staff also receive training in how to prevent, identify, &
report incidents of child maltreatment. For a list of available
positions, see below.
To join the Camp
Abnaki staff,
contact the camp office
at (802) 862-8993 ext. 129 for an application.
Scroll
down for a list of open positions. You can click on a position
title to see a full job description.
Click
here for the 2010 staff application form, and
here
for the reference form.
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR
SUMMER 2010:
| POSITION |
POSITION TYPE |
BASE SALARY/WEEK |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
# OF WEEKS+ |
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Senior Cabin Counselor |
Cabin Staff |
$233 |
Must have completed one year of college, or
have equivalent experience in camping. |
9 |
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Junior Cabin Counselor |
Cabin Staff |
$133 |
Must have completed 11th grade. |
9 |
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Village Director |
Administrative Staff |
$300 |
Must be at least 21 years old, with previous
experience in youth and peer leadership. |
10 |
| Administrative Assistant |
Administrative Staff |
$330 |
Must possess outstanding organizational and
communication skills. Must be able to use Microsoft Office
suite. |
14 |
| Day Camp Counselor |
Day Camp Staff* |
$250 |
Must have completed one
year of college, or have equivalent experience in camping. |
9 |
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Camp Nurse |
Support Staff |
$600 |
Must be at least 21 years old and have RN
certification. |
10 |
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Assistant Waterfront Director |
Program Staff |
$300 |
Must be a certified life guard. Must
have previous waterfront experience |
9 |
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Arts & Crafts Coordinator |
Program Staff |
$290 |
Previous experience in art instruction
preferred. |
9 |
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Sailing Coordinator |
Program Staff |
$300 |
Previous sailing experience in various boat
sizes and styles. Must be at least 21 years old. |
10 |
All positions are residential and include Room & Board,
except those noted with an (*). Non-residential staff may have the
option to live on camp.
+The 2010 Camp Abnaki contracts begin June 13 for 10
week positions and June 20 for 9 week positions. The last day of
the season is August 22. There are also a limited number of staff
positions available during the Spring and Fall group rental season.
Contact the camp
office for more information.
Additional salary is given for
certifications beyond minimum requirements (Lifeguard, program
instruction certifications, etc.).
Contact the camp office for
details.
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