Summer Camp Mentor

Wild Whatcom is a Bellingham, Washington based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering lifelong connections to nature through outdoor education programs offered to all age groups. We provide experiential learning opportunities that inspire participants to explore, connect, and serve, while building healthy relationships with nature, community, and self.Wild Whatcom is a Bellingham, WA based non-profit that fosters lifelong connections to nature. 

Wild Whatcom seeks 5-8 enthusiastic educators to serve as Mentors in our Summer Camps. Mentors co-lead 3-day (M-W), 4-day (M-Th) and 5-day (M-F) day camps in parks in Whatcom County, focusing on naturalist knowledge and wilderness skills such as firecraft, carving, and camouflage. This contract position is for Wild Whatcom’s 2023 summer season, June 19th-Aug 18th. Hours will vary each week, 25-40 hours, depending upon scheduled camps, with an average of 30 hours per week over the course of the 9 week summer; however please let us know in the hiring process if you desire fewer hours as that may also be available. 

Potential applicants must be available beginning June 19th, 2023 for orientation and training.

Compensation ranges from $16.00-$17.50/hour.

Those hired for summer contracts who would like to continue working with us may also be considered for academic-year positions starting in late August, with potential for pay increase and increased hours.

Please visit our employment page for the full job description and desired qualifications.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@wildwhatcom.org with “Your Name, Mentor Application, Summer 2023” in the subject line. All materials should be sent as attachments in PDF (.pdf) format. Direct any questions to the Wild Whatcom Hiring Team at  jobs@wildwhatcom.org.  

*Priority application deadline is March 31st. Position to remain open until filled. *

Before actual hire, prospective employees must pass a thorough background check. If any concerns arise, we will review them with the candidate and evaluate potential implications within a broader context and relevance to the position.

Wild Whatcom is actively committed to social equity and justice and encourages candidates of all racial and gender identities, cultural and economic backgrounds, and of any sexual orientation to apply. Wild Whatcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.