Camp Taum Sauk Staff

Be part of the Camp Taum Sauk family

Camp Taum Sauk is looking for responsible, enthusiastic individuals who want to work with young people in a camp environment. Camp personnel will have opportunities to challenge themselves, develop personal skills, and experience the magic of working at a summer camp. 

Our staff members come from all over the world and return to Camp Taum Sauk year after year as they develop friendships that last a lifetime.

Although each summer we enjoy a 70-80% return of our staff members from the previous summer, we are always searching for dedicated people who have a genuine interest in working with kids and positively impact their lives.

Staff Positions

Junior Counselor (17 years old)

Junior counselors assist the counselor and are assigned to a cabin group consisting of approximately 5-10 campers, ranging in age from 8-14 years old. Responsibilities include the physical and emotional well-being of all campers and participating in and facilitating camp activities. Junior counselors must have a genuine passion for working and empowering young people and confident in their ability to motivate and assist campers in learning new physical and emotional skills.

Counselor (At least 18 years old)

Counselors are assigned to a cabin group consisting of approximately 5-10 campers, ranging in age from 8-14 years old. Responsibilities include the physical and emotional well-being of all campers and participating in and facilitating camp activities. Counselors must have a genuine passion for working and empowering young people and confident in their ability to motivate and assist campers in learning new physical and emotional skills.

Head Counselor (21 years old)

The Head Counselor position is most often filled by returning counselors. They are the primary support system for counselors and junior counselors. Head counselors are responsible for providing supervision, guidance, and support and discussing counselor/camper issues with the camp directors.

Program Staff

Program staff positions are most often filled by returning counselors. Responsibilities include camper and staff daily program scheduling and the development and implementation of evening, weekend, and special event programming. Program staff will assist the cabin counselors with the well-being of the campers and provide support when necessary.

Wrangler

Responsible for the daily setup, feeding, grooming, saddling, and care of the horses. Lead daily rides of 8-10 campers at a time.

Specialist / Activity Director

Specialists have a wide variety of duties that assist the program in their specialized area and may have cabin counselor duties. The Activity Director position is based on experience, certifications, and qualifications of their specialized areas. When applying, please refer to the specific role(s) you are interested in specializing in. Examples of activities are:

Arts & Crafts, Camp Crafts (Outdoor cooking), Mountain Bikes, Nature, Waterfront/Lifeguard, CIT Program, Ropes Course, Adventure Trips, Sports, Photography/Video, Yoga/Wellness, Dramatic Arts

Office Staff

Responsible for answering telephone calls and emails, managing the camp store, mail, and various administrative duties. The office staff must have excellent customer service skills, be self-motivated, and enjoy being the center hub for campers and staff members.

Health Care / Nurse

Nurses must be licensed RN or LPN. They are responsible for dispensing all medications (prescription and over-the-counter), triage and treat campers and staff, supervise and manage the camp health center. At least one nurse is always on-call to respond to the medical needs of the campers and staff. Nurses may also help supervise out-of-camp day trips and address general community health and hygiene issues.

Cook

Assist the head cook in the kitchen's daily management, including the supervision of kitchen staff, overseeing kitchen inventory, and the overall organization and cleanliness of the camp kitchen. Candidates must possess the ability to work closely with others. Professional cooking experience is preferred.

Kitchen

The camp kitchen staff is responsible for assisting the cooks. Duties include; preparing the meals, setting tables, serving meals, and cleaning up after meals.

Dishwasher

The Dishwasher is responsible for assisting cooks. Duties include; cleaning dishes, cups, silverware, and pots and pans after all camp meals. Removing the food-waste container after meals and mopping the kitchen floor. 

Nanny

The camp nanny is responsible for providing child care for the children of the camp's senior staff. They must be accountable, caring, creative, and flexible. Child care experience is preferred.

Photographer / Videographer

Responsible for taking cabin and daily photos and managing camp uploads. Video and assist in creating the end of the session video.

Maintenance

The maintenance staff is responsible for the upkeep and general cleanliness of campgrounds and facilities. Maintenance staff responsibilities include vehicle upkeep and equipment and camper pick-up and drop-off and assisting during emergencies.

Driver

The camp drivers must be at least 21 years old and have a current Chauffeur or Commercial Driver's License. References required. Driver responsibilities include vehicle upkeep and equipment and camper pick-up and drop-off and assisting during emergencies.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with specific questions
email: nick@taumsauk.com