Seasonal - Overnight Summer Camp Counselor - Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center

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:

Overnight Camp Counselors are responsible for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful living environment for campers, prioritizing their safety, enjoyment, and personal growth. This role requires counselors to model positive community living and guide campers in learning to live responsibly and sustainably. Through active engagement and leadership, Overnight Camp Counselors help campers develop a sense of connection to both the community and the natural world around them. We have three levels of Overnight Camp Counselors, each with different requirements and responsibilities. The director determines your level. 

Stipend is $3600 - $4,750 for about 10 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments. 

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

Complete Job Description

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Level One Required: 
  • You need a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
  • You don’t need to have any previous experience to apply for this job. 
• Level Two Required: 
  • You have a minimum of two years of previous camp or related experience working with youth. 

  • AND/OR

  • You hold an additional certification that is value-added to keep our campers safe, like: 
    • Lifeguard certification
    • Wilderness First Aid certification 
• Level Three Required: 
  • You have 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 demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming.
• You hold a First Aid and Basic Life Support certification or are eager to obtain one before the start date to ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
• You can lead groups in various outdoor environments, comfortably carrying a small backpack filled with teaching supplies and a first aid kit to support your activities.
• With or without accommodation, you can lead groups outdoors over various terrains with 35 lbs. or greater lbs. packs for extended days and the ability to assist in carrying canoes (85 lbs.) with others
• Specifically for Level Three: 
  • You are 21 years of age or older
  • Have experience driving a 2-passenger van
  • You hold a higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors, like: 
    • Wilderness Responder Certification
    • Small Craft Water Safety Certification

About Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center:

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences. Tucked into a parcel of Camden Hills State Park, participants and staff join together to form a creative community fostering a supportive and fun environment for all — and drawing people back year after year! While having fun and experiencing the joys of being a part of the natural world, we emphasize community living, respect for all, and healthy relationships. Our programs encourage everyone to be themselves, learn from those around them, and make good decisions. 
 

Other Information:

To be considered for this position, you will need to “Apply” and either upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

OR

Fill out your education and work history in the application where requested. 

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 three references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

These materials are reviewed on a weekly basis. Materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026 to be considered for Summer 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact Jessica Decke.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
 

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