Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor

As a Camp Counselor, you will work with a co-counselor, leading a group of up to 12 campers through their daily activities. You will teach most camper lessons during the week. In addition to teaching, you are responsible for attending to the needs of the campers, ensuring that all campers are healthy, happy, and well taken care of. You will participate in a comprehensive week-long training to hone your practical skills. Depending on your interests and the camp's needs, you may be asked to attend an additional week for training in a specific area (i.e., lifeguard, trip leader, etc.) Your responsibilities will include supervising campers and implementing engaging activities while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful living environment and modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship. Camp Counselors work a full summer schedule from early to mid June through early to mid August. Counselors reside on-site in cabins with campers throughout the season. Counselors generally work Sunday thru Friday with occasional Saturday work. Counselors receive daily time off Monday through Thursday and weekends off are Friday late afternoon thru Sunday morning. $2,700 to $5,500 for season (6 to 10 weeks), commensurate with experience.

Your position will be based at Greenland Point 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Princeton, Maine. As a Camp Counselor, you will maintain a high level of health and safety for the group while mentoring and coaching youth through a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, outdoor cooking, nature exploration, conservation education, fishing, and wilderness survival skills. To thrive in this position, you must genuinely invest in your growth as a positive role model, teaching essential hard skills that empower campers to succeed both in the wilderness and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• You will lead all camper lessons and activities for your group, implementing a curriculum that covers various skills such as listening, communication, team-building, boating skills and safety, outdoor cooking, conservation education, wilderness survival, map and compass navigation, and general ecology.
• You will live in a cabin with up to 9 campers, creating a supportive, fun and positive living environment
• You will attend and actively participate in a one-week-long paid staff training, where you will learn, practice and review your practical skills to feel comfortable leading and teaching campers.
• You will co-lead a variety of one to two-week-long programs for various age groups
• You will supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times, facilitating the resolution of group conflicts while encouraging problem-solving and decision-making.
• You’ll contribute to community living by participating in chores (helping hands), meal service, and any necessary maintenance duties.
• You will attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled
• You’ll actively engage with campers throughout the day—including during lessons, recreation, evening programs, and meals—to build meaningful connections and provide guidance.
• You’ll model healthy living, positive energy, open communication, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
• You’ll follow all health protocols, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for campers and staff alike.
• You will actively engage with campers during lessons, activities and mealtimes to foster a supportive community.
• You will regularly evaluate the program with the Director to enhance the overall camp experience.

Benefits:

• Rustic and Shared Housing
• Meals
• Laundry
• Opportunities to Earn Certifications

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

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 & Learning Center at Greenland Point provides environmentally focused programming for Maine youth through summer camp and school programs. These programs are designed to inspire outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and hands-on conservation education. Participants may learn a new outdoor skill or activity that will increase their awareness and understanding of ways that we can live fulfilling lives and make sound choices while doing the things that we enjoy. Through these programs, our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.

Qualifications:

Required:

• You need a High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent

Preferred:

• 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.
• With or without accommodation, you have the ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain with 35 lbs. packs for extended days and the ability to assist in carrying canoes (85 lb.) with others

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 1, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact Nicole Nelson, nicole.m.nelson@maine.edu .

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.