Position Title:

Summer Camp - Program Leader (id:83841)

Campus:

Orono

Department:

Cooperative Extension - OCES

Bargaining Unit:

Temp

Salary Band/Wage Band:

N/A

Location:

Lincolnville ME

Statement of the Job:

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 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.

As Program Leader, you will work closely with the Director and Program Coordinator to ensure a successful summer program for both counselors and campers. Each week will vary in duties and intensity depending on which programs are in camp and where support is needed. As a staff support team member, you will play a crucial role in mentoring best practices for maintaining program quality, participant safety and wellness, and staff wellness. Time management and the ability to work independently at times are necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with setting up and cleaning up camp program areas

• Attend staff training and assist with facilitation. Help to educate staff regarding daily community responsibilities and program area specifics: day camp, residential camp, trips and leadership, waterfront supervision, or supervision of staff under 18 years of age

• Serve as a support person for staff and a liaison between staff and camp administration. In this role, be prepared to facilitate the resolution of group conflicts among staff or campers and strive to develop a cooperative setting that encourages problem-solving and decision-making.

• Provide night coverage as scheduled.

• Check-in weekly with each staff member in your living unit

• Regularly monitor the conditions of the living unit to ensure health, safety, and harmony for campers and staff

• Meet with camp administration regularly (weekly) to discuss areas of camp needing support (SST meetings)

• Assist in the facilitation of “half-staff” meetings and activities. Assist with regular night-time camp-wide “rounds” and after-midnight curfew check

• Substitute into cabins for weeks when extra counselors are needed

• Evaluate the program with camp administration at least twice during the summer. Assist camp administration in one-on-one staff check-ins twice during the summer.

• Aid and/or support in other areas of the camp as needed

• Be able and prepared to drive the camp van when needed

• Role model good stewardship for the environment, and support our efforts by participating in the garden, composting and adopting sustainable practices throughout all aspects of your role

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

Dates and Compensation:

• June 9-August 31, 2024

• $500/week (pre-tax) with increases dependent on experience, certifications, and responsibilities

• Rustic housing and food are provided when programs are in session; staff are responsible for assisting with some meal preparation and clean up; laundry, and internet

  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 in mid-coast Maine, in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. 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:

• At least 3 years related experience working in a camp setting

• Role model healthy living, positive energy, and clear communication

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

• Commitment to working with children in a high-energy residential setting

• Ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain (facility and camp trails) while carrying a small backpack with teaching materials and first aid kit

• First Aid and Basic Life Support certification

• Hold a valid driver's license with the ability to drive camp vehicles, tow canoe trailers at times

• Preferred: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder; lifeguard certification

  Other Information:

If you are a student, please send all application materials (see below) to extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu.

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 14, 2024 Interviews to begin no earlier than: February 28, 2024 Tentative start date: June 9, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jessica Decke at jessica.decke@maine.edu 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