Seasonal - Program Coordinator - Unit Leader

The Program Coordinator - Unit Leader is responsible for overseeing staff and campers in overnight lodgings and supporting all programming at the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center. This role involves mentoring staff, covering staff off time, planning and leading activities, high ropes course support and more. The coordinator will work closely with the Camp Directors to plan and deliver high-quality educational experiences and provide leadership in outdoor programming. This position will be based at the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp in Bryant Pond, Maine. This position involves working closely with the Camp Directors to oversee staff and campers in the bunkhouse and cabins, as well as contributing to and supporting the overall camp programming. Full-Time, Temporary (June to August). $500-600 per week, for up to 10 weeks, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee overnight supervision of the bunkhouse and cabins
• Mentor staff to become effective at creating a positive, safe, and supportive environment for campers. - -This includes being attentive to campers' needs, providing guidance, and ensuring their well-being both emotionally and physically.
• Support campers in adjusting to camp life by providing emotional reassurance and guidance through homesickness, ensuring they feel safe, included, and connected to their camp community.
• Address and resolve conflicts between campers by facilitating open communication, promoting empathy, and guiding them toward mutually agreeable solutions.
• Supporting and filling in for programming
• High Ropes Course support
• Attend staff meetings and debriefs as scheduled
• Plan lessons, lead activities, mentor staff, and campers, and provide opportunities for campers and staff to learn and explore the outdoors through high-quality experiences
• Supervise campers and ensure safety and risk management policies are followed
• Perform camp chores that benefit the greater community
• Provide basic first aid as needed
• Depending on training, some staff will also be lifeguards, shooting sports instructors, trip leaders, or other leadership roles as warranted and agreed upon

Benefits:

• Housing
• Meals
• Laundry
• Internet Access

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .

Who We Are:

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Bryant Pond. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences. The camp is located in Bryant Pond, Maine is nestled on the shores of Lake Christopher with 160 acres of forest and mountain trails leading to remote campsites, streams, ponds, wetlands, and a mountain summit. A short drive from the camp you can be in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest and the Rangeley Lakes area. The local area provides many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including rock climbing, backpacking, hunting and fishing, canoeing, and a large winter ski and sport industry. Portland, Maine’s largest city is only an hour’s drive with live music, great food, and shopping.

Qualifications:

Required:

• You need a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• You need a minimum of 3 years related experience working with youth and teaching in the outdoors or equivalent

AND/OR

• You need to hold an additional certification that is value-added to keep our campers safe like:
  • CPR and First Aid certifications/willingness to receive training
  • Lifeguard certification
• Genuine compassion for and ability to get along well with children of all ages

Preferred:

• You hold a higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors like:
  • Wilderness Responder Certification
• You have a genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure.
• You demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming
• You have the ability to lead groups in various outdoor environments, comfortably carrying a small backpack filled with teaching supplies and a first aid kit to support your activities.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

These materials are reviewed on a weekly basis. The final date to apply for the summer of 2025 is 4:30 p.m. on June 1st, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact Reid Johnson, reid.johnson1@maine.edu

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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