Seasonal - Day 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:

Day Camp Counselors play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging camp experience by actively interacting with campers throughout daily activities, lessons, meals, and playtime. Day Camp Counselors recreate with campers and, alongside a co-counselor, facilitate both structured and unstructured activities during the daytime. We have three levels of Day Camp Counselors, each with different requirements. The director determines your level. Day Camp Counselors work a full summer schedule from June 14, 2026, to August 21, 2026. Day Camp Counselors have the option to reside on-site throughout the season, with structured time off each week. Day camp counselors who live on-site are required to assist with dishwashing 2-3 evenings per week (roughly 3-6 hours total).

Stipend is $3500 - $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 youth 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 

Preferred: 

• 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.
• 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.
• Specifically for Level Three: 
  • You are 21 years of age or older
  • Have experience driving 12-passenger vans
  • You hold a higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors, like: 
    • Wilderness Responder 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.

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