Employment
Office / Leadership Team Positions
- Executive Director – The VWS board of directors is seeking an energetic, accountable, and collaborative leader to build upon our strong foundation of offering accessible nature connection programs and mentoring training.
- We also 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)
- 2025 Summer Camp Lead Instructor – Summer Camp Field Staff Positions are full for 2025.
- 2025 Summer Camp Assistant Instructor – Summer Camp Field Staff Positions are full for 2025.
- 2025 Summer Camp Volunteer or Intern – We are always accepting applications from adults and teens interested in learning and contributing.
To apply please complete the Summer Camp Staff Application Form.
Field Staff Positions – School Year Programs (Sep – May)
- 2025-26 School Year Lead Instructor
- Tuesdays Foxwalk Forest School (Ages 5-7)
- Tuesdays Great Blue Heron Community School (Ages 7-15)
- 2025-26 School Year Assistant Instructor
- Tuesdays Foxwalk Forest School (Ages 5-7)
- Thursday Great Blue Heron Community School (Ages 7-15)
- 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.