Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 16th, 2025 to October 19th, 2025.
- Experience in outdoor/environmental education, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, chemistry, geology, or other relevant coursework. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Strong leadership skills and comfortability guiding groups on outdoor excursions and handling emergencies that may arise
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Recent graduates, retirees, and other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- First aid, CPR, and/or Wilderness First Aid certification is a plus
- Beachfront lifeguard certification is a plus. Sagamore will cover the cost of training for those interested. We require at least one lifeguard on staff each season.
- Ability to lift and carry 30lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Ability to hike or paddle a kayak or canoe consistently for up to 2.5 hours.
- Send your resume and cover letter to cariray@greatcampsagamore.org and employment@greatcampsagamore.org
- The hiring team will review your application and contact you to let you know whether you will be moving forward in the process.
- Advancing applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process, including phone and/or virtual interviews.
- We will send selected candidates an offer letter and new-hire information.
- Past experience relevant to building and managing relationships, processes, and projects
- Experience with database systems and online platforms is required. Sagamore’s CRM is Kindful, but prior experience with this particular platform is not required.
- Excellent organizational skills, and written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer and online skills, and working knowledge of Excel and Word
- Experience related to grants; grant writing experience a plus.
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and cover letter to emartz@greatcampsagamore.org and employment@greatcampsagamore.org
- The hiring team will review your application and contact you to let you know whether you will be moving forward in the process.
- Advancing applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process, including phone and/or virtual interviews.
- Selected candidates will be sent an offer letter and new-hire information.
- managing inventory of bedding, towels, and cleaning supplies;
- scheduling and supervising the Assistant to the Head Housekeeper and 2-3 additional Housekeepers;
- ensuring preparations for room turnovers;
- overseeing and helping with room turnovers;
- overseeing and helping with daily rounds of public restroom and common space cleaning; and by
- ensuring laundry is ready for pick-up and sorted after delivery. Great Camp Sagamore uses an outside laundry service but also has washers for periodic in-house laundering.
- While the housekeeping team is not responsible for cleaning staff housing areas, the Head Housekeeper will create cleaning schedules and assignments, and monitor the cleanliness of common areas of staff housing.
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and statement of interest to Ted Riehle, Sr. Director, Facilities & Caretaking at triehle@greatcampsagamore.org.
- assuming the leadership role in Housekeeping when the Head Housekeeper is off-duty;
- assisting in the supervision and training of 2-3 Housekeepers; and by
- according to the schedule created by the Head Housekeeper…
- clean rooms, guest bathrooms;
- preparing beds and rooms for incoming guests;
- conducting daily cleaning rounds of public restrooms and common spaces; and
- you may be asked to prepare linens and towels for upcoming turnovers.
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and statement of interest to Ted Riehle, Sr. Director, Facilities & Caretaking at triehle@greatcampsagamore.org.
- cleaning rooms, and guest bathrooms;
- preparing beds and rooms for incoming guests; and by
- conduct daily cleaning rounds of public restrooms and common spaces.
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and statement of interest to Ted Riehle, Sr. Director, Facilities & Caretaking at triehle@greatcampsagamore.org.
- Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs and fabrication tasks.
- Monitor the operation of the electric generator for emergency power supply needs during outages.
- Move furniture and equipment as necessary for various camp programs.
- Provide a valid NYS license to drive Sagamore vehicles for various activities.
- Adjust heating and lighting in guest rooms.
- Mow lawns and basic grounds maintenance.
- Stack and re-supply firewood at fireplaces and campfires.
- Help with road work (cleaning culverts, raking, rock picking, snowplowing, etc.)
- Provide relief coverage for the Facilities Director following written instructions.
- Be available in an emergency.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and statement of interest to Ted Riehle, Sr. Director, Facilities & Caretaking at triehle@greatcampsagamore.org.
- A four year-undergraduate college degree, or commensurate experience.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work effectively and impactfully on longer term projects, without major supervision or monitoring.
- Strong leadership skills and comfort guiding groups on historical tours and handling unexpected issues that may arise.
- Experience and enjoyment sharing history and interacting with guests.
- Past experience in hospitality, front-end or front-of-the-house work, or guest services (broadly defined) is also ideal.
- Recent graduates, retirees, and other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- First aid, CPR, and/or Wilderness First Aid certification is a plus.
- Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs, for short distances
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least 1 mile per day (with frequent breaks and rests).
- Send your resume, cover letter, and three references to cwilliams@greatcampsagamore.org and employment@greatcampsagamore.org
- The hiring team will review your application and contact you to let you know whether you will be moving forward in the process.
- Advancing applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process, including phone and/or virtual interviews.
- Selected candidates will be sent an offer letter and new-hire information.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, and/or a degree in hospitality or a related field are preferred but not required. Recent graduates, retirees, and anyone with proper qualifications are encouraged to apply
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, including attention to detail
- Comfortability in responding to guest needs and adapting to unique situations
- Strong, professional communication skills, especially when interacting with guests over the phone, via email, or in person
- Strong computer skills, including Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
- Experience with online platforms such as Square, Cloudbeds, and FareHarbor is preferred but not required
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and cover letter to janglum@greatcampsagamore.org and employment@greatcampsagamore.org
- The hiring team will review your application and contact you to let you know whether you will be moving forward in the process.
- Advancing applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process, including phone and/or virtual interviews.
- Selected candidates will be sent an offer letter and new-hire information.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic that suits the nature of working at Great Camp Sagamore
- Experience in customer service, retail management, and/or a degree in business or a related field are preferred but not required. Recent graduates, retirees, and anyone with proper qualifications are encouraged to apply
- Strong and friendly communication skills and comfortability engaging with visitors
- Strong organizational, record-keeping, and math skills, as well as comfortability handling cash
- Ability to lift and carry 30lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs
- Ability to traverse gravel roads/paths and uneven terrain at least ½ mile per day
- Send your resume and cover letter to janglum@greatcampsagamore.org and employment@greatcampsagamore.org
- The hiring team will review your application and contact you to let you know whether you will be moving forward in the process.
- Advancing applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process, including phone and/or virtual interviews.
- Selected candidates will be sent an offer letter and new-hire information.
Outdoor Programs Assistant
Job Title: Outdoor Programs Assistant
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
Position: Full-time, seasonal (Late May/Early June through late October), non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $15.50 - 17.60 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
Outdoor Program Assistants implement programs and lead activities with guests and visitors throughout the season, providing a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for all overnight and day visitors. These staff members focus on outdoor recreation and educational activities such as nature interpretation, guided hikes, paddles, and organized games for overnight guests and our famous Grandparent Grandchild camps and programs based in history, culture, and nature. Outdoor Program Assistants help to teach and interpret the local Adirondack flora and fauna surrounding Sagamore and convey a sense of environmental stewardship to guests and members of the public who visit Sagamore. Content, safety, and operational training are part of our orientation experience. Outdoor Program Assistants will also be trained to interpret Great Camp Sagamore’s natural and human history and be expected to include relevant historical background in daily presentations alongside nature-related topics.
This full-time, seasonal, non-exempt, hourly position runs from June 1 through October 73, 2025. The standard work schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week. Days off are arranged so that employees have two days off. Compensation includes room and board in our historic rooms and full use of recreational facilities.
Preferred Skills and Experiences
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
How to apply
Donor Relations Manager
Job Title: Donor Relations Manager (Year-Round)
Location: Raquette Lake, NY. Most staff work remotely from late October to early May. This position will be required to be on site regularly during the season (late May – late October) though may also work remotely during that time.
Position: Full-time, year-round, non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $21-$24 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
Great Camp Sagamore seeks an individual looking to grow professionally and who will help take Sagamore’s fundraising capabilities and donor relations to the next level. This position is appropriate for a candidate with previous fundraising and development-related experience who is looking for professional growth and is interested in helping to shape an evolving and growing department. It may also be suitable for someone with related experience who is looking to enter the world of fundraising and development. Both types of candidates are encouraged to apply.
Great Camp Sagamore is on a growth trajectory in all aspects of the organization, and the person who fills this position will be an integral part of this growth.
This position reports to and works closely with the Executive Director and works closely with other members of the management team: Operations, Program, and Marketing managers.
Preferred Skills and Experiences
The successful Donor Relations Manager is a reliable and positive team member who enjoys thinking critically, strategically, collaboratively, and creatively, and is analytical, highly organized, and detail-oriented. It is someone who enjoys building and maintaining relationships, and who enjoys interacting with people on the phone and in person.
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
How to apply
Head Housekeeper
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
Position: Full-time, seasonal (May-October), non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $24-$26 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation fund. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if needed; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
People come to Great Camp Sagamore for overnight and day educational programs and for historic tours. Most of our guests are adults. Our Housekeeping team is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and appearance of our camp for both our daily tour guests and overnight guests. On the team are the Head Housekeeper, Assistant to the Head, and two to three additional Housekeepers.
Great Camp Sagamore has 36 guest rooms across 6 buildings for a total of 72 beds, 19 guest bathrooms, and 7 public bathrooms used by overnight and tour guests. Guests stay for between 2 and 5 nights. The Housekeeping team is also responsible for 6 common spaces at camp.
Housekeepers do not clean guest rooms during their stay, but some guest bathrooms are shared by 2 or more parties, and these restrooms get touched up 1x per day.
Great Camp Sagamore is seeking a hardworking and organized person to lead our Housekeeping team as a hands-on leader by
The standard work schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week. Employees will have two days off per week to pursue their own interests and enjoy the Adirondacks. Staff who choose to live on campus do so free of charge. All staff are welcome to eat all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in the Dining Hall. All staff also have free use of all recreational activities including kayaks and canoes.
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
To Apply
Assistant to Head Housekeeper
Job Title: Assistant to Head Housekeeper
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
Position: Full-time, seasonal (May-October), non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $21-$23 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
Our Housekeeping team is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and appearance of our camp for both our daily tour guests and overnight guests. On the team are the Head Housekeeper, Assistant to the Head, and two to three additional Housekeepers.
Great Camp Sagamore has 36 guest rooms across 6 buildings for a total of 72 beds, 20 guest bathrooms, and 8 public bathrooms used by overnight and tour guests. There are 6 common spaces used daily by guests. Overnight Guests stay for between 2 and 5 nights.
Housekeepers do not clean guest rooms during their stay, but some guest bathrooms are shared by 2 or more parties, and these restrooms get touched up 1x per day.
Great Camp Sagamore is seeking a hardworking and organized person to assist our Head Housekeeper by
Great Camp Sagamore uses an outside laundry service but also has washers for periodic in-house laundering.
The standard work schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week. Employees will have two days off per week to pursue their own interests and enjoy the Adirondacks.
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
To Apply
Housekeeper
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
Position: Full-time, seasonal (late May-October), non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $15.50 - 20 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
Our Housekeeping team is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and appearance of our camp for both our daily tour guests and overnight guests. On the team are the Head Housekeeper, Assistant to the Head, and two to three additional Housekeepers.
Great Camp Sagamore has 36 guest rooms across 6 buildings for a total of 72 beds, 20 guest bathrooms, and 8 public bathrooms used by overnight and tour guests. There are 6 common spaces used daily by guests. Overnight Guests stay for between 2 and 5 nights.
Housekeepers do not clean guest rooms during their stay, but some guest bathrooms are shared by 2 or more parties, and these restrooms get touched up 1x per day.
Great Camp Sagamore is seeking 2 – 3 hardworking people to join our Housekeeping team by
You must have some prior experience in the field or a desire to learn, be responsible, have a strong work ethic, and work well with management and other staff members.
The standard work schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week. Employees will have two days off per week to pursue their own interests and enjoy the Adirondacks.
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
To Apply
Assistant Caretaker
Job Title: Assistant Caretaker Year-Round
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
Position: Full-time, non-exempt, year-round
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $15.50 - 22 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
The Assistant Caretaker is expected to have a general background in maintenance as well as basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, equipment and landscaping skills. A strong work ethic and the ability to have fun and work with others is important as well as some basic maintenance skills including the ability to:
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
To Apply
Historical Interpreter
Job Title: Historical Interpreter
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
Position: Full-time, seasonal (May 31 - October 17), non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $15.50 - 17.60 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts, lectures, and other public events.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with lodging and meals provided free of charge. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Description
Help bring the past to life at a National Historic Landmark!
Great Camp Sagamore is now hiring historical interpreters for the 2025 season. The interpreters’ primary responsibility is leading groups of day visitors and overnight guests on daily two-hour tours of Sagamore’s historically preserved and restored 17-acre, 27-building campus. These tours tell the story of more than 125 years of the past and uses of our Adirondack Great Camp, touching upon architecture, the Gilded Age and Industrial Revolution, environmental history, economic history, and Native American history.
Interpreters also use a substantial amount of their time conducting season-long history projects that are mutually beneficial to their own historical interests and Sagamore’s ongoing initiatives. Past examples include archiving documents, imagining displays, creating historical media, conducting historical research, or expanding historical communications and marketing strategies.
Applicants need not be subject experts: two weeks of fully paid, full-time training start the season. During training, interpreters learn about Sagamore’s historical origins, key players in its past, and how camp operations provided sophisticated luxury in the heart of the most remote part of the Eastern United States. We also share strategies and develop skills to help interpreters draw visitors into nuanced historical narratives in lighthearted, engaging and accessible ways.
Other duties also include approximately two one-hour shifts monitoring our historic bowling alley each week, approximately two half-hour shifts serving as a dinner host in the dining hall, as well as short shifts monitoring our office during quieter hours.
Interpreters may also be called upon to help support multi-day, overnight, or special history programs in various ways, often assisting with set-up logistics or joining an in-progress event as a backup. Interpreters also work in the welcome center and retail gift shop where all tours begin and end. Lastly, interpreters may also lead or help facilitate “History Hikes” to nearby wilderness sites using maintained hiking trails.
While neither tours nor trails are particularly strenuous, this is a job suited for outgoing individuals who enjoy being outdoors, moving through space, talking to visitors, and sharing stories and insights about the past.
Beyond these primary responsibilities, interpreters are also welcomed as full participants in Sagamore’s organizational culture and operations, and contribute to providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for guests and fellow staff.
Requirements for the Historical Interpreter position include a four-year college degree or similar educational attainment, previous experience and comfort with public speaking, a demonstrated interest in history, and the ability to thrive in a small, tight-knit community deep in a wilderness setting. Qualified people in all stages of their career are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Skills and Experiences
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
How to apply
Guest Services Agent
Job Title: Guest Services Agent
Location: Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake, NY.
Position: Full-time, seasonal, non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $15.50 - $19 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Overview
Great Camp Sagamore seeks a positive, service-oriented person to assist guests in day-to-day interactions, perform routine office tasks, and support organization and communication among departments. This position is vital to guest satisfaction and the smooth operation of the camp. Therefore, it is appropriate for a candidate with previous customer service experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness and ability to be flexible. This position reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates with the Store Manager and Finance Manager.
This full-time, seasonal, non-exempt, hourly position runs from late May through mid-October, 2025. The standard work schedule is a 40-hour week consisting of 8-10 hour days, 4-5 days per week. Days off are arranged so that employees have 2-3 days off. Compensation includes room and board in our historic rooms and full use of recreational facilities.
Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, and/or a degree in hospitality or a related field are preferred but not required. Recent graduates, retirees, and anyone with proper qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Skills & Experiences
Physical Requirements
Benefits & Perks
During the season, all meals and onsite housing are provided by Great Camp Sagamore. Staff have full use of the camp’s amenities, including the Boat House, and receive a discount in the Gift Shop. Staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
How to apply
Assistant Store Manager
Job Title: Assistant Store Manager
Location: Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake, NY.
Position: Full-time, seasonal, non-exempt
Salary & Benefits: Starting at $20 - $23 per hour based on skills & experience, plus participation in the Staff Appreciation Fund bonus program. Includes free lodging & meals at Great Camp Sagamore if desired; paid sick leave; participation in Sagamore’s SIMPLE retirement plan after 1 season.
This position is immediately available and remains open until filled.
About Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park, Sagamore is today an educational private, non-profit institution dedicated to stewarding Great Camp Sagamore as a welcoming place for educational and recreational programs and fostering connections to history, nature, and community.
Sagamore welcomes guests from late May through late October and on two separate days during the winter. Guests come from around the world to take our tours, participate in overnight and day experiences, attend conferences, get married, host family reunions, and enjoy concerts.
Working at Great Camp Sagamore
Great Camp Sagamore employs a core group of year-round staff members and additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. We maintain a collaborative work environment where all staff members are expected to lead by example, work closely together positively, and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and be active within decision-making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.
At Great Camp Sagamore, all employees help to facilitate camp offerings. In addition to one’s job-specific duties, other tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support camp operations for the employee’s department or other camp departments.
Position Overview
Great Camp Sagamore’s Gift Shop is the first place many visitors see when they visit Great Camp Sagamore, and the Assistant Store Manager is often the first person a visitor meets. Guests come to the Gift Shop to check in for guided tours, hikes, and paddles and then return and shop after the tour. Overnight guests at Great Camp Sagamore visit throughout the day to purchase snacks, souvenirs, and books. Often, travelers also stop in to see what Great Camp Sagamore is all about.
Great Camp Sagamore seeks a personable, responsible Assistant Store Manager to support our vision for the Gift Shop by ordering merchandise, performing daily retail procedures, and assisting visitors with check-in and questions. As a frequent “first face of Sagamore”, this individual is integral not only to the retail success of the shop but to ensuring that visitors are well-informed and made to feel welcome. Therefore, this position is appropriate for a candidate with previous customer service and retail management experience, a welcoming demeanor, and a friendly personality. Due to the nature of daily tours, the relative busyness of the store varies greatly throughout the day. The Assistant Store Manager must be self-motivated and able to make the most of visitation lulls to move administrative and ordering tasks forward and keep the store clean, tidy, and organized.
The Assistant Store Manager reports to the Operations Manager and also coordinates with the Guest Services Agent and Finance & Office Manager. This position runs from late May through late October. The standard work schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week. Days off are arranged so that employees have two days off.
Preferred Skills & Experiences
Physical Requirements
Additional Perks
When off duty, staff have access to the camp’s facilities and amenities, including the Boat House canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and access to the 12 miles of foot trails adjacent to the property. Staff receives a discount in the Gift Shop, and staff members’ friends and extended family members may enjoy tours, meals, and overnight accommodations at reduced costs.
How to apply
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications to employment@greatcampsagamore.org and CC any additional emails listed in the job description. Include the position(s) you are applying for in the subject line.
Acceptances are made on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Contact Info
- employment@greatcampsagamore.org
- (315) 354-5311
- www.sagamore.org
