• Support in the delivery of conservation education lessons including firearms safety, map and compass and riflery
• Nighttime duties including- Monitoring shower house and overnight support
• Supporting and filling in for programming
• High Ropes Course support
• Occasional bunk duty, or campsite coverage
• Attend staff meetings and debriefs as scheduled.
• Plan lessons, lead activities, mentor staff and campers, and provide opportunities for campers and staff to learn and explore the outdoors through high-quality experiences.
• Supervise campers and ensure safety and risk management policies are followed.
• Perform camp chores that benefit the greater community.
• Provide basic first aid as needed
• Depending on training, some staff will also be lifeguards, shooting sports instructors, trip leaders, or other leadership roles as warranted and agreed upon.

• Previous camp experience or working with youth preferred
• Must have a desire to work with various age groups
• Must be a positive role model
• Must be self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Interest or background in the outdoors: hiking, nature, hunting, fishing, canoeing, etc.
• Willing to live and work in a community setting with changing program needs and focuses.
• Attend a week-long staff training at Bryant Pond prior to the start of camp.
• Have an interest and/or experience with topics related to conservation education including boating, atvs, hunting, fishing and firearm handling.

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.

Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center 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 Campus you can be in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest or 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.

• Experiential education experience with youth, preferably in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge of ecological concepts and natural history
• Ability to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions
• Safely lead groups over various terrain (uneven ground, roots, uphill hiking), while carrying a small backpack with teaching and first aid supplies
• Basic First Aid/CPR certification (Training provided as necessary)

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.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Mary Proulx at mary.gorham@maine.edu or 207-665-2068.

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 nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).