Summer Staff

Since 1924 Rowe Camp has been touching the hearts and souls of young people, because it's a place where young people and their culture are respected. The invitation at the heart of the camp is to form deep connections; to be real, authentic, and honest; and to accept and respect oneself and others. Rowe is about people, some highly visible and directly involved in the programs, others in the background holding the energy and caring for the land, the buildings, and the space in which the magic happens.

Support Staff are most often hired for the entire summer period. They receive $215 per week plus room and board. Support staff live in community on site. They generally share space in a room with 1 - 3 other staff. There is an orientation period (June 15 - 20 ) before camp actually begins, for which a pro-rated compensation will be provided. This is an important time as it gives everyone a chance to get to know one another and to learn their jobs.

The positions currently available on the Summer Staff include:

Kitchen Staff (6)

Cooks will prepare 2 or 3 meals per day for 75-120 people. Requires teamwork, good taste, hard work under pressure, and a sense of humor. Cooks will also be responsible for organizing and supervising the campers in the cleaning of the kitchen, rec hall and surrounding areas; keeping the kitchen clean, helping with food deliveries, composting and recycling. Requires affection for teenagers, patience, perseverance, tact and a strong back. Click here to download a cook’s application.

Summer Maintenance

Works with our Facilities Manager keeping the physical end of the camp functioning (everything from changing light bulbs and taking the garbage to the dump to construction projects and fixing cars). Hard work, self-motivation, willingness to work with others, attitude of service. (position available as early as May 1st)

Camp Nurse (1)

The nurse is hired for youth camps only, which run from June 15-August 16. We prefer to have one nurse for the entire camp season but will consider applications for only one or more camp sessions (see our catalog for dates of individual camp sessions). The nurse is responsible to cover the infirmary and be on the grounds 24 hours a day, though does have some coverage to go for hikes or a swim at the beach. The nurse provides basic sick care and first aid to campers and determines if a camper should be seen by a doctor,is also responsible for checking medical forms, being available during registration, keeping medical records,and handing out medications at each meal and in the evening. Also responsible for keeping infirmary clean and orderly. Requires love of teenagers, sense of humor, tact, resourcefulness and other nursely attributes. RN or MD preferred, though will consider an EMT. Salary of $300 per week.

Relief Nurse (1)

Available weekends to cover days off for camp nurse during 2 and 3 week camps.

Lifeguard (1)

Must have the American Red Cross Lifesaving Certificate, and a current certificate for CPR and first aid. A WSI is desirable, but not mandatory. Watches over the safety of all Rowe campers at the Town Beach, interfaces with the Town Lifeguards, accompanies campers to any other swimming facilities the program may choose to use. The lifeguard will participate in pre-camps and act as a camp counselor. WSI teaches lifesaving in the Senior High Camp morning workshop setting. Must have a driver's license and be willing to drive. Lifeguards are hired for all the youth camps and may apply for more than one camp session.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Rowe!

For cooking positions please download the cooking application and return to us. For all other positions, please fill out the following form and click Submit. Someone will get back with you soon. We'll send you an application in the mail that should arrive within the next couple of weeks, or call in the case of volunteers.

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