Position Title:

　　Summer Camp - Counselor (id:83839)

　　Campus:

　　Orono

　　Department:

　　Cooperative Extension - OCES

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　Temp

　　Salary Band/Wage Band:

　　N/A

　　Location:

　　Lincolnville ME

　　Statement of the Job:

　　The 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove provide environmentally focused summer camps for Maine youth in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. Programs emphasize community living, respect for others, fun, safety, responsibility, and the joy of being a part of the natural world.

　　Camp Counselor Goal: Model respectful and supportive community living while ensuring the fun and safety of all. Model/support an accepting and respectful community where all can grow and learn to live responsibly in balance with the Earth.

　　Overnight Camp Counselor Responsibilities

　　Live in a cabin with campers and, along with a co-counselor, create the necessary atmosphere for a positive camp experience (staff/camper ratio = 1: 4-8)

　　Engage actively with campers during lessons, recreation, evening programs, and meal times.

　　Assist in teaching a 3-hour morning program focus.

　　Plan, lead, and teach four one-hour afternoon “elective” activities each week.

　　Day Camp Counselor Responsibilities

　　Assist with planning and delivery of hands-on natural history and outdoor skills, lessons, games, and activities. Topics such as the water cycle, insects, birds, marine, forest, and freshwater ecology are taught through exploration, games, puppetry, art, songs, and stories.

　　Engage actively with campers during lessons, recreation, and meal times.

　　Support the Day Camp Educators in welcoming parents, providing a safe atmosphere, and doing other duties as assigned.

　　Shared Responsibilities

　　Participate fully in staff training and meetings, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the camp program.

　　Role model healthy living, positive energy, clear communication, and stewardship for the environment.

　　Supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times.

　　Help to plan and carry out other camp activities: evening programs, special days, and opening and closing ceremonies.

　　Participate in community chores, meal service, and miscellaneous maintenance duties as required.

　　Responsibly follow all community health-related protocols during working and non-working hours.

　　Dates and Compensation:

　　June 16-August 16, 2024

　　Educator: $400/week (pre-tax) with increases dependent on experience, certifications and responsibilities, additional bonus for the addition of overnight responsibilities

　　Includes rustic, shared housing, meals, laundry, and internet access

　　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.

　　The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

　　Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove are located in mid-coast Maine, in the towns of Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor respectively. This position is based at one of these two locations. Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove are sandwiched between two great coastal towns of Rockland and Belfast with the nearby food and arts community of Camden nested in between.

　　Qualifications:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Motivation to work with children in a high-energy, outdoor setting.

　　Must demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills in all aspects of outdoor camp programming.

　　Previous camp or related experience working with youth.

　　Ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain, carrying a small backpack with teaching supplies and first aid kit

　　First Aid and Basic Life Support certification or the ability to get certification before the start date.

　　Lifeguard certification (preferred)

　　Wilderness First Aid certification (preferred)

　　Other Information:

　　If you are a student, please send all application materials (see below) to [email protected].

　　If you are not a student, materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

　　1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references

　　You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

　　Search Timeline is as follows: Review of applications to begin: February 5, 2024 Interviews to begin no earlier than: February 28, 2024 Tentative start date: June 16, 2024

　　For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jessica Decke at [email protected] or 207-789-5802.

　　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).

　　Length:

　　Other

　　Required Documents:

　　Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV