Join the Team!
Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks employs a core group of year-round staff members and hires additional seasonal staff to support our on-campus programs and activities. During the season, most staff members live on campus with meals provided. All staff members work closely together and foster a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable workplace.
Full-Time, Seasonal Positions
Applications open each January for the upcoming season (June-October).
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Bring history to life while leading engaging tours at a National Historic Landmark! Share histories of the Adirondacks, the Gilded Age, architecture, and the environment for both day visitors and overnight guests, while also contributing to season-long research or creative projects. Two weeks' fully-paid training provided. This job is ideal for outgoing fans of history who enjoy public speaking and immersive storytelling in the great outdoors!
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Be a welcoming face for visitors at Great Camp Sagamore. The Gift Shop Associate greets guests & tour-goers, assists with retail sales, and maintains a warm & inviting gift shop environment. Ideal for outgoing, self-motivated individuals who enjoy organization, engaging with others, and creating positive guest experiences in a historic Adirondack setting.
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Serve as a central point of connection for guests and staff at Great Camp Sagamore. Guest Services Agents welcome overnight guests, answer questions in-person and via phone & email, manage reservations & payments, and support daily office operations. Ideal for organized, friendly, and adaptable individuals who enjoy hospitality, problem-solving, and helping create smooth & memorable guest experiences.
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Play a hands-on role in creating unforgettable guest experiences at Sagamore. Outdoor Programs Assistants lead hikes, paddles, nature & art activities, and assist in facilitating multi-day programming, weddings, retreats, and more. Ideal for energetic, people-oriented individuals who love the outdoors, enjoy leading groups, and want to connect guests to Adirondack nature, history, and place through engaging, well-supported programming.
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Join our housekeeping team to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for tour and overnight guests. Duties include preparing rooms, cleaning guest bathrooms, and caring for common spaces across our historic 36-room campus. Ideal for hardworking, responsible individuals with attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset.
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Support and step in for the Head Housekeeper while helping supervise and train staff. Assist with room preparation, bathroom and common area cleaning, and linen management across our historic 36-room campus. Ideal for organized, hardworking individuals who take pride in creating a clean, welcoming environment for guests.
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Oversee and lead our housekeeping team across 36 historic guest rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces. Manage staff, inventory, and room turnovers while maintaining high standards of cleanliness for overnight and day guests. Ideal for organized, hands-on leaders who take pride in creating a welcoming environment in a historic, scenic Adirondack setting.
About
“The best work environment I’ve ever had”
“A unique experience to connect with
incredible people and an impactful mission”
“I can think of few other jobs that involve such a personal connection, and none with as special a place.”
Great Camp Sagamore is a 17-acre National Historic Landmark and is one of the first of the nationally renowned Adirondack “Great Camps,” located in one of the most remote areas of the Adirondack Park. Today, Great Camp Sagamore is owned, preserved, and operated by Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks (SIA).
SIA is 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 Institute of the Adirondacks 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.
Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and professional development.