2024 Summer Staff
More Than a Job, It’s Your Summer Legacy
Year-round & Per Diem Positions
Director of Development (Year-Round, Full-Time, Exempt) - CBC seeks qualified applicants for a Director of Development who will work collaboratively with leadership at Camp Beech Cliff to increase the public and private support of its mission and programs. Working in concert with the Executive Director and staff, the Development Committee, and Board leadership, the Director of Development will lead the organization and its volunteers in building a major gifts program and implementing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan. This is a year-round, exempt in-person position with benefits, with the office based at the camp, and will require occasional travel. Having a connection to camp experience, to the families we serve, and to our MDI community a strong bonus. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Debra Deal, Executive Director. Applicants will be considered through February 7th, or until the position is filled.
For Complete job description, including qualifications and salary, click here.
Program Facilitators (per-diem) – We are seeking talented, motivated, and highly trained instructors to join our per diem team of program leaders. Whether you have a special certification and the ability to teach people of all ages or a high level of facilitation and challenge course experience, we want YOU! For more information and opportunities please contact Matt Cornish.
Internships – A staff position at CBC can serve as a paid intern for many programs including but not limited to: education, social work, outdoor education, family studies, sociology, psychology, sports management, exercise science. We have experience working with local colleges and universities to either fit the criteria already in place for an internship or help design a unique program. If you are interested in an internship at CBC, please contact Matt Cornish.
Summer Camp Positions!
Build Bonds, Shape Lives, and Leave a Legacy at the Acadia Region’s Premiere Summer Day Camp
You don’t just work here; you create memories that last a lifetime—yours and theirs.
Imagine spending your summer in the breathtaking setting of Acadia National Park, where you’re not just earning a paycheck, but building connections, developing leadership skills, and helping young campers grow. Every challenge overcome, every camper encouraged—it’s all part of the lasting legacy you’ll leave behind. This summer isn’t just a job; it’s your impact on the future.
At Camp Beech Cliff, we promote a balance between the active and the creative, while promoting fun and learning in the outdoors. We consider our staff team a community, as a large number of our staff return each year and work in unison to help all our campers have the best camp experience possible. We look for talented and caring staff members who are committed to their jobs. Our head program staff are trained and experienced in their fields, while many of them are pursuing careers working with children. All summer staff participate in a multi-day pre-camp training that includes child development, health and safety issues, and program planning.
Applicants should realize that the job of a camp counselor is challenging, demanding, and requires a great deal of patience and understanding. Personal lifestyle sacrifices may have to be made including disconnecting from daily use of digital technology during the camp day. Sensitive and dynamic leadership is necessary to provide youngsters the opportunity to grow, learn to positively relate to others, establish life-long values and increase their appreciation of the natural world.
Ready to own your summer and leave your mark on the next generation?
Apply now and start your adventure today.
We offer:
Competitive pay
Excellent trainings with certifications
Ability to work in a scenic, outdoor setting
Possible on-site housing for qualified applicants (Small Fee Applies).
Seasonal Summer Camp Positions
Camp Support Staff
Camp Nurse (Filled for 2025) Office Assistant Bus Drivers
Senior Administrative Leaders
Assistant Camp Director (Filled for 2025)
Program Director (Filled for 2025) Program Head Counselor of Starburst Camp (Filled for 2025)
Program Head Counselor of Thunder Camp
Program Head Counselor of Lightning Camp (Filled for 2025) Program Head Counselor of Quasar Camp
Program Head of Specialty Camps and CIT Training (Filled for 2025)
Camper Support Specialist (Filled for 2025)
Program Heads
Program Head of Archery
Program Head of Boating
Program Head of Challenge Course
Program Head of Downeast Woodworking
Program Head of Outdoor Living/JMG Specialty Camp (Filled for 2025)
Program Head of STEM Specialty Camp Program Head of ARTS Specialty Camp (Filled For 2025) Program Head of Nature (Filled for 2025)
Program Head of Performing Arts (Filled for 2025)
Program Head of Sports and Games
Program Head of Swimming
Group Leaders & Counselors
Starburst Group Counselors
Teen Camp Group Counselors
Group Counselors – Traditional Camp
Group Counselors – Specialty Camp
Group Counselor - August Only
Arts & Crafts Program Instructor Archery Program Instructor Challenge Course Program Instructor Boating Program Instructor (Filled for 2025)
Sailing Program Instructor (Filled for 2025)
Lifeguards
Job Descriptions are currently in the process of being updated fully for 2025. For further information, please contact: