Seasonal - Program Coordinator Bryant Pond -H Learning Center

Seasonal - Program Coordinator - Adventure Challenge - Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center Job Info

• Job Identification 2116
• Posting Date 12/02/2025, 01:55 PM
• Locations University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Bryant Pond, ME, 04219, US (On-site)
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Department UM Cooperative Extension
• Job Type Temporary Salaried
• Work Duration Months 3

Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, trips, campfires, and community building. You’ll gain real‑world experience, build leadership skills, and make lasting memories all while working in one of Maine’s most beautiful outdoor classrooms.

Statement of the Job:

As part of the leadership team, a Adventure Challenge Coordinator is responsible for supporting all summer camp programming that utilizes our challenge course which includes a low ropes and high ropes course. They will also need to be a positive role model for staff to approach with any needs or concerns as well as support other aspects
of camp programming. This position will require a lot of flexibility, patience, and self‑motivation.

Stipend is $500 - $600 per week for about 10 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi‑weekly installments.

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

• You need a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• You need a minimum of 2 years related experience working with ropes course facilitation which includes
  • Experience with belay systems, rescue, and safety systems
  • Experience with debriefing and facilitation

Preferred:

• You hold a higher additional certification that is specific to challenge courses like:
  • ACCT Certification
• You hold a Wilderness First Aid certification or higher and/or are eager to obtain one before the start date
  to ensure the safety and well‑being of campers.
• You have a genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high‑energy outdoor setting where every
  day is an adventure.
• You have a strong understanding of risk management with the ability to make decisions in stressful
  situations.
• 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 stay in climbing gear at heights for long periods of time.

About Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center:

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.

Other Information:

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

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

OR

Fill out your education and work history in the application where requested.

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 three 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. Materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026 to be considered for Summer 2026.

The successful applicant is…