Summer Camp Director – Bryant Pond 4-H Camp (id:83881)
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Bryant Pond
The University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond is situated in the western Maine mountains and offers experiential education programming to diverse audiences year-round. These programs include summer camps, on-site day and overnight school programs, expeditionary learning opportunities, in-classroom outreach, after school mentoring programs, adult education and skill building, and professional development for teachers and client groups.
4-H stands as the largest youth development organization in America. Our commitment lies in recognizing the potential of all young people, advocating for access and equity for everyone, applying mentoring practices that foster youth thriving, developing positive learning experiences, and meeting young people wherever they are.
The Summer Camp Director role is integral to the Bryant Pond and Greenland Point 4-H Centers Program Team. This team collaborates to uphold program quality and ensure site safety. This role is a leadership position that supports year-round programming.
Responsibilities vary by season and include staff recruitment, training, supervision, program development and delivery, risk management, serving as the “director on duty,” budgeting, scheduling, and property management. This position will oversee Bryant Pond 4-H summer camp and will support year-round programming in collaboration with the program team. Bryant Pond 4-H Center is the headquarters of the Maine 4-H Shooting Sports program. Successful candidates in this position will have an appreciation for the value of conservation education. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $46,000 to $48,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
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 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.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Adventure or Experiential Education, Environmental Studies, Education, or other related field
- 3+ years in a leadership role with supervisory experience
- 5+ years of experience in youth development programming with a focus on designing curriculum and instruction of educational programs in a camp setting
- Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and volunteers, creating cohesive and effective teams
- Experience and ability to develop and teach risk management policy for outdoor education programming
- Wilderness First Responder (or higher) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification (or the commitment to acquire within two months of hire)
- Ability to obtain a Maine State Trip Leader Permit within the first six months of hire
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, walk/hike 5-8 miles carrying a 40+ pound backpack over uneven terrain, and participate actively in outdoor and classroom activities
- Valid driver's license; ability to travel in state and out of state with clients
- Experience driving 12-passenger vans with loaded trailers or the willingness to be trained upon hiring
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Adventure or Experiential Education, Environmental Studies, Education, or other related field
- Experience training staff in challenge courses, climbing walls, and backcountry expeditions
- Experience planning and delivering adult programming, including skill-building and professional development
- Other certifications listed above
- Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recreation safety instructor certifications in Hunter, Bow Hunter, ATV, and Boating Safety
- 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training and Certifications
- Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor
- WFA or WFR instructor certification (SOLO or Red Cross)
- Maine Guide License
- Instructor Level Certifications in Leave No Trace, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Challenge Course
- Experience or certifications related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics
- Interest in and/or demonstrated skills in shooting sports, hunting, rural living, gardening, and backcountry travel
- Experience with grant writing, financial management, and institutional reporting
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Google Drive and document management software.
- Experience working with diverse audiences; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion; and understanding of equal opportunity, affirmative action and civil rights policies.
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: March 18, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: March 19, 2024
Tentative start date: April 8, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Ryder Scott ([email protected] )
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.
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).
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV