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Camp Counselor/Kitchen Assistant
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As a Camp Counselor / Kitchen Assistant, you will improve your leadership skills by attending a week-long training and incorporating your life experiences into daily practice.  You will also increase confidence and knowledge through working with excellent cooks in our camp kitchen, learn about Maine’s outdoors, make new friends, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of many young people through positive interactions.

Responsibilities:

  • Live in a cabin with campers and, along with a co-counselor, create the necessary atmosphere for a positive camp experience (staff/camper ratio = 1: 4)
  • Assist cooks in kitchen duties every day
  • Role model healthy living, positive energy, and clear communication
  • Help to plan and carry out other camp activities: evening programs, special days, opening and closing ceremonies, etc.
  • Option to lead afternoon electives
  • Participate actively in staff meetings and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the camp program.
  • Participate in community chores, meal preparation and service and miscellaneous maintenance duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Alert, energetic, flexible, creative, enthusiastic team player, appreciate the natural world
  • Work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently, and follow directions well
  • Completed senior year in high school
  • Previous camp or related experience working with youth
  • Ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain
  • First Aid and basic life support certification (CPR)

Compensation:   $1700/summer, base salary; room and board.

Dates: June 22 to August 16, 2008

Contacts:Jessica Decke, Summer Program Coordinator, jdecke@umext.maine.edu, One Tanglewood Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849, Tel: (207)789-5802, Fax:(207) 789-5220.

Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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