Working at Canoe Island French Camp can be a unique experience both for those visiting the United States for the first time, and for those from Canada and the United States who are already familiar with the Northwest US.  With a small staff of 20 and only 45 campers at a time, staff and campers quickly get to know each other, making for a family atmosphere in camp.  Away from the distractions of modern technology, highways, and malls, campers tap into their own creativity, curiosity and desire to learn.

Summer on a private island in the San Juan Islands can be a memorable experience.  Be a part of an enthusiastic, creative, fun, and professional team who are dedicated to bringing French language and culture alive for children ages 9-16 and families.  

Program / Marketing Coordinator Postion Open

Canoe Island French Camp is seeking a full time Program / Marketing Coordinator to begin immediately.  This person should be fluent in French and English, have skills in marketing, teaching and program execution.  Boating skills preferred or be willingness to be trained.  Island caretaker responsibilities over  the winter may be included.  Medical benefits, paid vacation, and housing provided on Canoe Island. (see job description )

Counselors

Campers look to counselors for acceptance and understanding, and hence, counselors have a significant impact on campers' self-esteem and confidence. You will gain experience in the areas of leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork, as well as further your knowledge of French and French culture and history.

Counselors need to be at least 18 and have had at least one year of college, be conversant in French and English, be able to teach French at least at a beginning level, and be able to lead at least one of the following activities (see Job Descriptions for more details). Training week, the week prior to the first week of camp, will cover such topics as safety, emergency response, and working effectively with children.

Counselors live in tipis on wooden platforms with cots, mattresses and electric lights with 3-4 campers and are expected to speak French most of the time and be able to hold conversations in English.  Time off is 36 hours between each session and at least 2 hours per day.  Contracts are for 10 weeks of camp plus one week of staff training in mid-June.  Additional work may be available in spring and fall with family and group programs.

The Program Coordinator works closely with the Camp Director to plan each day's activities, plans special activities, oversees counselor-led activities, and makes sure each day runs smoothly.  This person often shares a tipi with campers.

The Chef and Sous Chef should have experience cooking for groups and be interested in cooking recipes from the cuisines of France and other Francophone countries that are interesting to young people.  A knowledge of vegetarian cooking is expected.