As a Trip Leader, you will play an integral role in leading outdoor leadership programs for campers, guiding them through 6 to 12-day programs that include camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures. You will participate in a comprehensive two-week training to hone your practical skills, after which you’ll co-lead one and two-week sessions focused on essential leadership skills such as communication, team-building, and outdoor safety. Your responsibilities will include implementing engaging lessons, supervising campers for their safety and well-being, preparing meals for trips, all while modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship. Trip Leaders work a full summer schedule from early June through mid August. You generally work Sunday thru Friday with some Saturday work. You will have structured time off each week. $2,700 to $5,500 for season (6 to 10 weeks). Your position will be based at Greenland Point 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Princeton, Maine. Trip Leaders may live in cabins, tents at our remote campsite or in tents in remote backcountry campsites. You will guide participants in developing leadership styles, enhancing communication skills, and fostering group cohesion, all while emphasizing environmental education and ethics. To thrive in this position, you must genuinely invest in your growth as a positive role model, teaching essential hard skills that empower campers to succeed both in the wilderness and beyond. As a Trip Leader, you will maintain a high level of health and safety for the group while mentoring and coaching teens through a variety of outdoor adventures, including hiking, canoeing, outdoor cooking, and wilderness survival and camping skills. Responsibilities: + You will attend and actively participate in a two-week-long paid staff training, where you will practice and review your practical skills to feel comfortable leading and teaching campers. + You will co-lead outdoor leadership programs for campers, each lasting one or two weeks, which may include multi day off-site camping, hiking, and canoeing trips (note that some weekend work will be required during the program sessions). + You will plan lessons and schedules, implementing a curriculum that covers a variety of skills such as listening, communication, team-building, low-impact camping, conflict resolution, canoe safety, canoeing skills, map and compass navigation, general ecology, personal health and safety, and knot-tying. + You will prepare food for trips and coordinate logistical support, including food and equipment deliveries and emergency assistance. + You will supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times, facilitating the resolution of group conflicts while encouraging problem-solving and decision-making, and you will live in and supervise a cabin of up to 9 program participants. + You will model healthy living, positive energy, clear communication, and good stewardship of the environment. + You will actively engage with campers during lessons, recreation, and mealtimes to foster a supportive community. + You will regularly evaluate the program with the camp leadership team to enhance the overall camp experience. Benefits: + Rustic and Shared Housing + Meals + Laundry + Opportunities to earn certifications We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. 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 . Who We Are: 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. Qualifications: Required: + You need a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) + You are 18 years of age or older + You have experience participating in camping/backpacking/canoeing trips + 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 Preferred: + You are 21 years of age or older + You have a minimum of 3 years related experience working with teenagers and teaching in the outdoors or equivalent + You hold a higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors like: + Wilderness First Aid OR Wilderness First Responder Certification + Small Craft Water Safety Certification + Lifeguard Certification + Maine Trip Leader Permit + With or without accommodation, you have the ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain with 35+ lbs. 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 valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive a 12 passenger van + You have the ability to drive and back up a loaded trailer Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 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. 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