Seasonal - Outdoor Educator

You will provide hands-on ecology immersion for students as part of our Open Air Classroom. All school programming is customized and highlights our Earth Connections curriculum and BEETLES teaching methodology. Programs work with students across grades K-12 in day and short-term overnight programs. This position will be at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville, Maine, and Blueberry Cove in Tenants Harbor. This position would be working with a team to develop and implement the program curriculum, schedules, and new projects. Full-Time, Temporary (April 14 to late-October).  $500-$550 a week minimum, for about 7 months.

This is a full-time position in conjunction with a team of other educators from April to late October. Spring and Fall Appointments: Monday through Friday with some evenings (1-2 nights per week no later than 9 PM) and weekend program responsibilities. Summer Appointment: You will reside on-site with campers in shared housing throughout the season, with structured time off each week.

We are looking for staff to join us for the entire program season from April -late October, but we are open to discussing shorter one-season options or seasonal combinations.

Spring Appointment: Early April through early June 2025; educators focus on our Open Air Classroom programs with school, working primarily with 2nd-10th grade students in day and overnight programming at Tanglewood or supporting day and after school programs at Blueberry Cove.

Summer Appointment: Mid-June through mid-August 2025; educators serve in roles during summer programs, either as program coordinators, overnight camp educators or trip leaders. 

Fall Appointment: Mid-September through late October 2025; programs run similarly to the Spring season.  

Responsibilities:

Spring and Fall Appointments: 

• You will help develop and teach hands-on, ecology, STEM, group building, and outdoor skills-based lessons to grades K-12 for the day, overnight, and after-school programs
• You will deliver programs in schools and at multiple sites, including our learning centers in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor, ME (some travel is required)
• You can contribute ideas for the continual development of programs, interpretive trails, and educational displays
• You will need to work independently and with staff to develop and maintain teaching resources
• You will need to participate actively in staff training, ongoing professional development, and daily staff meetings to plan and evaluate programs
• You will take part in routine tasks of cleaning and kitchen duties, gardening, general camp chores, and upkeep of program spaces to support the staff community
• You can demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills in all aspects of outdoor programming
• You will need to transport students in University vans to program sites
• You can foster interpersonal relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect
• You are responsible for assisting with some meal preparation and clean-up
• You may have additional duties that may be assigned or reassigned based on camp needs. 

Additional Summer Responsibilities: 

• You will plan and carry out camp activities such as afternoon elective programming (teaching 1 lesson per day), special events, opening and closing ceremonies, evening programs, campfires, etc.
• You may live in a cabin with campers and, along with a co-counselor, create the necessary atmosphere for a safe and positive camp experience (staff/camper ratio = 1:4-8).
• You may design and co-coordinate, implement and evaluate a hands-on curriculum for youth in a week-long, morning program (8-16 youth per group, 1:8 ratio max).  
• You may co-lead outdoor leadership programs for teenagers, each lasting 1, 2, or 3 weeks, which include exciting 3-6 day camping, hiking, and canoeing trips (note that some weekend work will be required during the program sessions).
• You may plan lessons and schedules, implementing a leadership 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.

Benefits:

• Rustic and Shared Housing with kitchen facilities
• Meals when overnight programs are in session
• Laundry, during spring and fall appointments
• Internet Access

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