Through dynamic, inclusive opportunities in our Summer Camp, Outpost and Leadership Programs as well as health, kitchen and camp/property support services, you’ll be instrumental in helping youth grow in stature, confidence and character, shaping them into tomorrow’s leaders.
Position Types
Whether you enjoy trail, cabin life or teaching in Program Areas, you can spend the summer mentoring 5th-10th grade youth in a variety of different ways. Boys Camp runs mid-June to early-July and Girls Camp, late-July to mid-August. There are mandatory training periods prior to each Camp session.”
Administrative
Section Director
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions: 2
Duration: May 25-August 11 or 18, 2024
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Prior Camp Manito-wish experience; refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $530/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for Boys Camp job description, Click here for Girls Camp job description
Waterfront Director
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions: 1
Duration: June 2-August 18
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $530/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Program Areas
There are no positions available.
Counselors
Camp Counselor
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions: 12 for Boys Camp; 3 for Girls Camp
Duration: Boys Camp: June 12-July 18; Girls Camp: July 10-August 17
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Camp Counselor – Sea Kayaking Specialty
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions: 4
Duration: Boy's Camp: June 12-July 18; Girls Camp: July 10-August 17
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Must submit a trip log. Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Tripping Co-Leader
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions: 3
Duration: July 10-August 17
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Camp Counselor – Backpacking Specialty
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp
Total Available Positions: 3
Duration: Boys Camp: June 12-July 18; Girls Camp: July 10-August 17
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Must submit a trip log. Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Team building, initiatives and challenge course facilitation. Our Leadership Facilitators have employment options that allow you to work with school groups (middle school through college) and youth serving agencies on a year-round basis with a focus on group facilitation and on Trail experiences.
Administrative
There are no positions available.
Facilitators
Spring Leadership Facilitator
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Leadership
Total Available Positions: 12
Duration: April 15-May 24
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Prairie School Contract Facilitator
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Leadership
Total Available Positions: 10
Duration: August 17th-23rd
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Previous back country and facilitation experience required.
Starting Salary: $100/ Day
Job Description:
University Lake School Contract Facilitator
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Leadership
Total Available Positions: 10
Duration: September 3rd- 6th
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Previous back country and facilitation experience required.
Starting Salary: $100/ Day
Job Description:
Fall Leadership Facilitator
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Leadership
Total Available Positions: 12
Duration: August 26-November 4, 2024
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Contract Facilitator
Status: Available
Program Area(s):
Total Available Positions:
Duration: various dates year round
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $95/day
Job Description: Click here for job description
Love working with teenagers and have prior experience leading trips to remote places? Join our team as a trip leaders and take participants entering 8th to 12th grade on trips that range from nine to 45 days across most of North America.
Administrative
Outpost Gear Room Assistant Director
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Outpost
Total Available Positions: 1
Duration: May 20-August 25
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $530/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Outpost Logistical Assistant Director
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Outpost
Total Available Positions: 1
Duration: May 20-August 25
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $550/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Trip Leaders
Outpost Trip Leader: Men’s Intro Sea Kayaking
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Outpost
Total Available Positions: 1
Duration: June 4-July 14
Minimum Age: 20
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $525/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Training Trip Leader
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Outpost
Total Available Positions: TBD
Duration: Varies
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: Varies
Job Description: Click here for job description
OUTPOST TRIP LEADER: MEN’S INTRO CANOEING
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Outpost
Total Available Positions: 1
Duration: June 4-August 12
Minimum Age: 20
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $525/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Emerging Leader Experience Counselors will lead participants in a combination of in-camp, leadership and Trail skills needed to help them learn to be a better teacher, mentor, facilitator, and ultimately a great future staff member.
Emerging Leader Experience Counselor
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions: 1 for Boys Camp and 1 for Girls Camp
Duration: Boys Camp: June 12-July 18; Girls Camp: July 10-August 17
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $515/week + room/board
Job Description:
Many of the fun activities experienced at Summer Camp are enjoyed and coordinated during Family Camp. This is a great opportunity for our alumni and seasoned staff.
Family Camp Staff Member
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Family Camp
Total Available Positions: multiple program positions for both 4-day and 6-day sessions
Duration: July 14-July 18 and/or August 11-17
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Health Services help to maintain the health and safety of our participants and staff while they are on property and out on their wilderness trips while food services fuel all the fun, action and growth at Manito-wish. Maintenance and support positions work directly with the property team to assist with upkeep of our buildings and grounds.
Food Service
Kitchen Assistant – Fall
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Food Services
Total Available Positions: 2
Duration: 8/25/2024 - 11/3/2024
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: Please see job description
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Health Services
Registered Nurse – Various Summer Contracts Available!
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp, Outpost, and Leadership
Total Available Positions:
Duration: Varies
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: RN license required; refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: Varies
Job Description: Click here for job description
Registered Nurse – Daily
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp, Family Camp, Outpost and Leadership
Total Available Positions:
Duration: Various dates May 25-September 11
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: RN license required; refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: Varies
Job Description: Click here for job description
Camp & Property Support
Driver
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Camp Operations and Logistics
Total Available Positions: 2 for Boys Camp and 2 for Girls Camp
Duration: June 12-July 18 and/ or July 10-August 17
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $500/week + room/board
Job Description: Click here for job description
Contract Driver
Status: Available
Program Area(s): Summer Camp (Boys and Girls)
Total Available Positions:
Duration: various dates during summer sessions
Minimum Age: 21
Prerequisites: Refer to job description for minimum qualifications
Starting Salary: $50/day
Job Description: Click here for job description
