Summer Camp Director- Bryant Pond 4-H Camp

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.

Qualifications:

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.