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Seasonal Employment Opportunities

At Wakeda, we’re always on the lookout for great people to join our team. If you’re friendly, dependable, not afraid of a little hard work, and enjoy being surrounded by happy campers on vacation, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re a seasonal campground (May 15 – October 1), and while we do our best to work around school schedules for students and teachers, most roles include a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts—because camping fun doesn’t stick to a 9–5.

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We kindly ask that you do not call or stop by the office regarding employment inquiries.

Part-Tim Cabin Cleaning & Turnover Specialist

A small brown cabin with a green door and window, marked with the sign 'K12', situated in a forested area, with a red picnic table nearby. In the background are more similar cabins and trees.

This is not your typical cleaning job—our rustic cabins must be spotless for every guest, and we’re looking for someone who notices the small details and works independently to maintain high standards.

Part-Time Gardner

Do you love being outdoors and working with flowers? Come get paid to play in the dirt (the fun kind)!

We’re looking for someone to help care for and maintain the beautiful gardens and planters throughout Wakeda. This role focuses on watering, weeding, and planting- no heavy mulch spreading here. For the right person, there’s even an opportunity to get creative with designing and refreshing our garden spaces.

Details:

  • 3–4 days per week

  • 12–15 hours per week

If you enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and making things look beautiful, this is a pretty great way to spend your time.

Maintenance & Ground Crew Member

(Skilled/General)

We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on team member to help keep our 180+ acre property running smoothly and looking its best.

This is a primarily outdoor role focused on maintenance, repairs, and keeping the campground in top shape—because first impressions matter (and so do second and third ones).

After-hours security

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, prefers late-night hours, and can handle a variety of situations with professionalism and good judgment. You’ll play an important role in keeping our campground safe, quiet, and running smoothly overnight.

Part-Time Wood splitter

At Wakeda, we do it all, including processing our own firewood for happy campers. We’re looking for someone to help cut and split wood using a hydraulic splitter.

This is a hands-on, physical role that’s perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and working independently. You’ll be lifting, stacking, and keeping our firewood supply ready to go.

Details:

  • 10 to 12 hours per week

  • Flexible schedule

If you like fresh air, a good workout, and seeing the results of your work pile up, this could be a great fit.