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Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Tanglewood 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 a Trips and Leadership Educator (Level Three Overnight Camp Counselor), you will play an integral role in leading outdoor leadership programs for teenagers, guiding them through 3-8 day trips including camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures. You will participate in a comprehensive training to hone your practical skills, after which you’ll co-lead multiple-week sessions focused on essential leadership skills such as communication, team-building, and outdoor safety. Your responsibilities will include planning and implementing engaging lessons, supervising campers for their safety and well-being, preparing meals for trips, and driving 12-passenger vans to various program sites, all while modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship. 

Stipend is $4,750 - $5,000 for about 10 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments. 

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

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Qualifications:

Required: 

  • You need a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
  • You need a minimum of 3 years of related experience working with teenagers 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: 
    • Lifeguard certification
    • Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification
  • You have experience leading camping/backpacking/canoeing trips 

Preferred: 

  • You have a valid US driver’s license and are eligible to be authorized and approved as a university driver based on the Driver Administration Policy. This camp is licensed by the State of Maine. You must meet the State of Maine requirement for driving vehicles, "Drivers of vehicles carrying campers must be at least 21 years of age and be approved by the camp’s auto liability insurer’s agent." 
  • Have experience driving 12-passenger vans
  • You hold a higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors like: 
    • Wilderness Responder Certification
    • Small Craft Water Safety Certification
    • Maine Trip Leader Permit
  • With or without accommodation, you have the ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain with 35 lbs. or greater packs for extended days and the ability to assist in carrying canoes (85 lb.) with others
  • You can demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills in all aspects of outdoor camp programming.
  • 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