Mayhew Program

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 4th, 2025 to August 12th, 2025.

Head Chef

$800.00 - $1,200.00 / week

Bristol

The Head Chef ensures that Mayhew Island’s community of 75 boys and staff is served three nutritious meals and one late afternoon snack each day during our summer camp program.

• The Head Chef is a full-time seasonal exempt position from June 4 until August 12, 2025.  

• The Head Chef will be expected to work 5-6 days per week, preparing 3 meals & 1 snack per day.

• Head Chef Salary: $800-$1,200/week, depending on experience. 

• Free on-site housing available for Head Chef position. 

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Fishing Counselor

$600.00 / week

Bristol

The Fishing Counselor facilitates freshwater fishing excursions with the boys throughout the summer season. This position requires a current NH Fishing license (or willingness to acquire one), previous freshwater fishing experience, and a NH Commercial Boating license (or willingness to acquire one with Mayhew's support before camp).

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Adventure Counselor

$600.00 / week

Bristol

The Adventure Counselor facilitates all challenge-course activities including group initiatives and high-element climbing events.  This position requires prior facilitation experience and technical expertise with both low-rope and high-rope activities. Adventure on the Island emphasizes group cooperation, group problem solving, and group trust.

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Athletic Counselor

$600.00 / week

Bristol

Counselors for the athletics program will help direct coaches, serve as referees/umpires, and teach basic athletic skills in softball, basketball, floor hockey, and soccer. Sportsmanship and team play are heavily emphasized.

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Cabin Counselors

$600.00 / week

Bristol

Cabin Counselors are responsible for leading the boys through the daily Island routine. The best analogy for this job is that of the stay-at-home parent. Usually, each cabin group will have two counselors, with one staff member leaving the group during the day to facilitate an activity (athletics, swimming, etc.) and the Cabin Counselor staying with the boys to lead them from activity to activity.

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Camp Nurse

$1,000.00 - $1,200.00 / week

Bristol

Current RN or LPN licensed by the State of New Hampshire (or with compact agreement.) The camp nurse maintains a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff, administers medication, maintains records, and works with on-call doctors, EMS, fire department, and hospital by phone or in person when such a need may arise. Pay for this position depends on experience and level of licensure.

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Link Up (Excursion) Counselor

$600.00 / week

Bristol

The Link Up Counselor works in partnership with 2 other counselors to lead week-long outdoor-focused adventure trips for the older boys in our program.  Applicants for this position should be excited about hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, swimming, and fishing, among other activities.  WFA or WFR training encouraged. Lifeguard Certification (or a willingness to certify with us at the beginning of the summer) is also a plus. A clean driving record and minimum 20 years old (to be approved as a driver) is a must.

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Waterfront Counselors

$600.00 / week

Bristol

This position requires Water Safety Instructor & Life Guarding certifications (or willingness to acquire them before the start of the Mayhew summer), along with strong swimming skills, good communication skills, patience, and common sense.  Swim counselors are responsible for instructing the boys in American Red Cross certified swimming at all levels.

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Art Counselor

$600.00 / week

Bristol

Mayhew’s Arts Program gives the boys a chance to express themselves creatively, while teaching them some basic techniques they can use at home.  A focus on teamwork is still central, and the boys are encouraged to collaborate on several different group projects.  Art counselor responsibilities include developing and implementing creative activities for the boys, as well as finding more and more ways to integrate their artwork into Island life.

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Rowing Counselor

$600.00 / week

Bristol

Our competitive rowing program is an excellent team activity for the boys, and a strong staff member is needed to facilitate the practices and events. The boats are seven-man Whitehall fiberglass rowing dories.  Rowing expertise is not as important as communication skills, teaching ability, enthusiasm, and common sense.

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