Seasonal - Assistant Director - Greenland Point Learning Center

Seasonal - Assistant Director - Greenland Point 4H Learning Center Job Info

• Job Identification 2163
• Job Category Temporary
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 09:24 PM
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Department UM Cooperative Extension

Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, canoe 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:

As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Camp Director to manage all aspects of safe camp operations including mentoring staff, camp activities, scheduling and other daily tasks necessary to keep camp running smoothly. The Assistant Director will assist with opening camp and setting up the site, planning and facilitating staff training and staff meetings, general daily operations of camp, health center coverage, and closing camp at the end of the season.

Stipend is $5,000 to $9,600 for the season which can range from 7- 16 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments.

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

• Prior experience working in a summer camp setting
• Ability to lead groups in various outdoor environments

Preferred:

• In Accordance with Section 11.A. State of Maine Youth Camp Rule, "the camp director must be at least 25 years of age. To assist with the 24 hour coverage of camp, you must be able to serve as Director on Duty on a rotating basis or as needed."
• Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR Certifications or willingness to attend training
• Prior supervisory experience
• Have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and willingness to drive 12 passenger vans.
• This camp is licensed by the State of Maine. You must meet the State of Maine requirement for driving vehicles, “Drivers of vehicles carrying campers must be at least 21 years of age and be approved by the camp’s auto liability insurer’s agent.”

About Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center:

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.

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

OR

Enter your information including work experience and education information into the application.

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.

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

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026.

For questions about the search, please email search committee chair Nicole Nelson.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin,…