Employment

Office / Leadership Team Positions

  • No current openings
  • We offer internships in the VWS office.  If you have an interest in learning about non-profit operations (communications, administration, fundraising, and/or finances), please contact us.

Field Staff Positions – Summer Camps (Jun – Aug)

To apply please complete the Summer Camp Staff Application Form.

Field Staff Positions – School Year Programs (Sep – May)

  • 2026-27 School Year Lead Instructor School Year Field Staff Positions are OPEN for 2026-2027.
    • Tuesdays Foxwalk Forest School (Ages 5-7) – FULL
    • Tuesdays Great Blue Heron Community School (Ages 7-15) – Hiring for ONE a Co-Lead / Lead position
  • 2026-27 School Year Assistant Instructor School Year Field Staff Positions are OPEN for 2026-2027. 
    • Tuesdays Foxwalk Forest School (Ages 5-7) – FULL
    • Thursday Great Blue Heron Community School (Ages 7-15) – Hiring for TWO Co-Lead or Assistant positions
  • School Year Substitute Instructor – We always accept applications from potential substitutes who would like to be added to our sub list.
  • School Year Volunteer or Intern – We are always accepting applications from adults and teens interested in learning and contributing.

Volunteer Board Member

The Vermont Wilderness School (VWS) Board of Directors is a volunteer-led entity that strives to be inclusive, collaborative, and effective while having fun together. We are seeking up to four new members as we enter a new stage of our development. We welcome your application.

Learn more and apply here!