Outdoor Education Positions: Outdoor Educators/Trip Leaders/Overnight Camp Counselors

Organization

Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center

Job Posted

December 19, 2025

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Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Jessica Decke

Contact Email

jessica.decke@maine.edu

Deadline to Apply

Location

Lincolnville, ME
United States
Looking for a job that combines education and the outdoors?

Spend your season at Tanglewood or Blueberry Cove 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, outdoor skills, creative arts, 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.

Summary

Outdoor Educator

Outdoor Educators lead and support environmental and outdoor learning programs for youth attending our sites with their classroom/school. The role combines teaching, adventure, and leadership to help students explore nature, develop confidence, and strengthen teamwork skills in a supportive outdoor setting. Specific summer role determinations will be made as part of the hiring process and through discussions based on your skills, interests, and abilities.

  • Full-time position, April 13, 2026- October 23, 2026, we can consider spring or fall only, however we prefer a 3-season commitment
  • Stipend is $15,000-$15,750 for about 30 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments.
  • We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Trip Leader and Leadership Educator (Level 3 Overnight Camp Counselor)

As a Trips and Leadership Educator, you will play an integral role in leading outdoor leadership programs for teenagers, guiding them through 3-8 day trips including camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures. You will participate in a comprehensive training to hone your practical skills, after which you’ll co-lead multiple-week sessions focused on essential leadership skills such as communication, team-building, and outdoor safety. Your responsibilities will include planning and implementing engaging lessons for in-camp and out-of-camp time, supervising campers for their safety and well-being, planning and preparing meals for trips, and driving 12-passenger vans to various program sites, all while modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship. 

  • Full-Time, Temporary, June 10  to August 14, 2026
  • Stipend range of $4,750-$5,000 for about 9.5 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments.
  • We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Overnight Summer Camp Counselor (Level 1 and 2)

Overnight Camp Counselors are responsible for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful living environment for campers, prioritizing their safety, enjoyment, and personal growth. This role requires counselors to model positive community living and guide campers in learning to live responsibly and sustainably. Through active engagement and leadership, Overnight Camp Counselors help campers develop a sense of connection to both the community and the natural world around them. We have three levels of Overnight Camp Counselors with different requirements and responsibilities for each level. 

  • Full-Time, Temporary, June 10 or June 14 to August 14, 2026
  • Stipend range is $3,600-$4,750 for 9-10 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments.
  • We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Compensation Information

Outdoor Educator: $15,000-$15,750/30 week appointment

Trip Leader: $4,750-$5,000/10 week appointment

Overnight Camp Counselor: $3,600-$4,750/9 week appointment

Rustic, shared housing provided; meals provided; potential for certification in CPR, WFA, Lifeguarding, and 4-H Archery