Massachusetts delivers a classic New England summer workamping season, anchored by the beaches of Cape Cod and the wooded hills of the Berkshires. Camp host and RV jobs cluster around the Cape Cod National Seashore, the islands' gateway towns, the Quabbin and central state forests, and the cultural Berkshires in the west. The season runs Memorial Day through the October foliage, peaking when summer vacationers pack the coast. Employers include state parks, private oceanfront resorts, and family campgrounds, most trading gatehouse, store, or grounds hours for a campsite, often with hourly pay to offset the region's high costs. With short travel distances and a dense calendar of festivals and history, Massachusetts is a lively, in-demand posting — book early, because coastal sites fill fast.
11 paid jobs and 10 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in Massachusetts.
Paid Workamping Jobs in Massachusetts (11)
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $15–$18/hr
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $16–$18/hr
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and tidy environment in support of the housekeeping department at an OAK property. They are to clean all private offices and public common areas including the general store, restrooms, and accommodation units while…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $17–$19/hr
The Housekeeping Supervisor (HS) oversees the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department in support of an OAK property. A Housekeeping Supervisor monitors the work activities of the housekeeping team to ensure that they are providing a clean, orderly, and attractive environment for guests.…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $18–$21/hr
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimming pool users by monitoring activities, enforcing safety rules, and responding quickly to emergencies. This role plays an important part in maintaining a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment while providing excellent guest…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $15–$17/hr
POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Associate (MA) is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and upkeep of the campground buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position performs general carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work and install new fixtures, equipment, and…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $24–$26/hr
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of the campground, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and enjoyable experience for all guests. This role involves managing various departments, including staffing, inventory, maintenance, safety, housekeeping,…
Air Force Materiel Command — Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts — $15.00/hr – $22.00/hr
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Program. This position is a flexible position, may work 0-40 hours per week based on mission/programming requirements. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on weekends,…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $15–$16/hr
The Recreation Attendant (RA) assists the Recreation Lead in planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The RA is an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative…
Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday — Middleborough, MA — $16.50–$18.50/hr
The Recreation Lead (RL) is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The RL is an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative leader who enjoys…
National Park Service — Multiple Locations — $24.64/hr – $37.04/hr
Collect and account for fees at various locations interacting with visitors and sharing information. Serve as front-line representative to answer questions and offer guidance to guests. Likely Entry on Duty: May - September 2027 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be…
Atlantic Oaks Campground — Atlantic Oaks Campground, State Highway, Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 02642, United States — 50 amp Site, MA minimum wage, $100 monthly electric credit, free laundry onsite
Atlantic Oaks Campground, a family-owned campground located in beautiful Eastham on Cape Cod, is seeking a friendly, dependable work camping couple to join our team for the 2027 camping season!
We offer a great work camping package, including a 50-amp full-hookup RV site, Massachusetts wages,…
Volunteer & Work-Exchange Opportunities in Massachusetts (10)
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
National Park Service — Quincy, MA
Adams National Historical Park (NHP) hosts a wide range of public events throughout the year that highlight the enduring legacy of the Adams family and their contributions to American democracy. Special events this year will include Remember the Ladies 250, Independence 250 and News of the…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Buzzards Bay, MA
Campsite with full water, sewer, 50-amp electric provided
The Cape Cod Canal is looking for highly motivated individuals or couples to fill multiple Volunteer Park Attendant positions for the 2027 recreation season.
Daily work involves opening, closing and maintaining recreation area bathroom…
National Park Service — Cambridge, MA
Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS preserves the home of Henry W. Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th century poets and as General George Washington’s first headquarters of the American Revolution, from 1775-1776.
Volunteers work alongside NPS gardener and grounds crew to…
National Park Service — Cambridge, MA
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site (LONG) preserves a remarkable Georgian house in Cambridge, MA whose occupants shaped our nation. It was a site of colonial enslavement and community activism, George Washington’s first long-term headquarters of the American…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Oxford, MA
The volunteer is assigned duties to supplement the efforts of the project management team. The scope of the duties includes but is not limited to work alongside ranger staff with various projects, weekly park restroom cleaning or as needed, litter pick up, patrol of the project and duties assigned.…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Cathleen Stone [Thompson] Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park. We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Cathleen Stone [Thompson] Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park. We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural…
National Park Service — Boston, MA
Join park stewards and our partners The Trustees to help with landscape and ecosystem management atop the beautiful drumlins of World's End! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology,…
National Park Service — CHARLESTOWN, MA
Help the National Parks of Boston get our volunteers ready to serve!
The National Parks of Boston relies on dedicated volunteers to support programs, events, visitor services, stewardship projects, and other activities throughout our parks. We are looking for volunteers to help establish and organize…
National Park Service — Brookline, MA
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic site seeks positive and enthusiastic volunteers to join our Visitor Experience and Community Engagement team! Frederick Law Olmsted NHS shares the story of the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation’s foremost park maker.
This position will…