WORK AT SOUND VIEW CAMP!
The best part about working at Sound View is that you will gain a lot of experience and have real responsibilities as well as opportunities to be a positive influence in the lives of so many people.
Executive Director
Sound View Camp and Retreat Center is nestled in 100 acres of forest bordering Puget Sound, forty minutes from Gig Harbor, Washington. In addition to mature forest, the land contains trails, a teaching garden, farm animals, wetland, ravines, and a low-bank saltwater shoreline with its own lagoon. Sound View currently has an annual operating budget of almost $600,000 and employs 4-5 year-round staff and 20-30 seasonal staff. Sound View is entering an exciting new chapter. We are currently finalizing the process of transferring ownership of the camp from the Presbytery of Olympia to a newly formed, independent non-profit organization (Salish Sea View, doing business as Sound View Camp). Salish Sea View is currently seeking to hire its first executive director. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strength in two areas. First, in operational management, they will help us double-down on our current, successful focus on outdoor environmental education, youth camping programs, family camping, and group retreats. Second, in strategic development, the Executive Director will guide the camp’s transformation into a vibrant, financially sustainable, inclusive gathering place for diverse communities that inspires and educates the next generation of environmental leaders. The position reports to the Salish Sea View Board of Directors. Although the board expects the position to be full-time, we would consider a proposal by a highly experienced candidate who prefers to work part-time. Work may be done on weekdays or weekends based on the needs of the camp schedule.
Application Requirements
Please email resume and cover letter to salishseaviewboard@gmail.com.
Application Deadline: Full consideration will be given to those who apply by August 1, 2025 but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Start Date: Negotiable. Position is currently vacant.
Three Season Program Staff
April - October
Hiring Four Program Staff
Starting at $325 per week plus room & board
Sound View Camp offers a dynamic blend of outdoor education, summer camp counseling, and hands-on camp operations from April through October in a variety of different programs. Staff work Wednesday through Sunday, with occasional shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays. We’re looking for adaptable, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about environmental education, enjoy working with all age groups, and are eager to take on a variety of roles in a community-focused setting.
Program Staff are expected to be:
Environmental Educators
Camp Counselors
Activity Leaders (high ropes, archery, waterfront)
Hospitality & Operations Support
Sustainability Advocates
This is a live-on-site position with room, board, and comprehensive training provided.
Preference to applicants who can work the full 3 season, but hiring single or combo season applicants as well.
Summer Program Staff
June - August
Starting at $325 per week
Sound View Camp offers a dynamic blend of outdoor education, summer camp counseling, and hands-on camp operations from June through August in a variety of different summer camp programs. This summer we will have our PCUSA summer camp sessions plus two brand new programs. One is a Wednesday - Friday camp that focuses on environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation and community building. As well as the introduction of our brand new overnight theatre program. Staff will have an evolving schedule depending on each summer session’s needs. Summer program staff may also be subject to work in other areas of camp like housekeeping, operations, food service and maintenance. We’re looking for adaptable, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about summer camp programming, environmental education, enjoy working with all age groups, and are eager to take on a variety of roles in a community-focused setting.
Program Staff are expected to be:
Camp Counselors
Environmental Educators
Activity Leaders (high ropes, archery, waterfront)
Hospitality & Operations Support
Sustainability Advocates
Preferred availablility for staff trainining 6/23/25-6/27/25
