Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor - Greenland Point Learning Center

Seasonal - Summer Camp Counselor - Greenland Point 4H Learning Center Job Info

• Job Identification 2167
• Posting Date 12/10/2025, 07:52 PM
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Department UM Cooperative Extension
• Job Type Temporary Salaried

Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, canoe 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 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.

Stipend is $2,700 to $5,500 for season (6 to 10 weeks), commensurate with experience, 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

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 or more packs for extended days and the ability to assist in carrying canoes (85 lb.) with others

About Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center:
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.

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

OR

Enter your information including work experience and education information into the application.

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.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Nicole Nelson .

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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