As a Trip Leader, learn about Maine's outdoors, explore the natural world, make new friends, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of many young people through positive interactions. You will also have a great opportunity to improve your leadership skills by attending a two-week training which includes both the trip-based and in-camp aspects of this program.

Responsibilities:

• Co-lead a variety of 6-day/5-night outdoor trips for 10 youth ages 10-17 using Leave No Trace principles
• Implement a 5-day, 2 hour long outdoor living focus curriculum for residential campers when not leading a trip, including one overnight
• Plan lessons, itineraries, schedules, and menus for each trip
• Supervise participants to provide essential safety, preparation, and well-being for the group, as well as deal with camper issues such as homesickness and inexperience
• Facilitate group conflicts and strive to encourage problem solving and decision making
• Role model healthy living, positive energy, and clear communication
• Teach environmental education and general ecology, as well as a variety of skills such as low-impact camping, canoeing, backpacking, map and compass, communication, and basic first aid
• Maintain cleanliness of program spaces and Packout Room; prepare for food ordering; and repair/report damaged equipment
• Provide logistical support for other trips (when not leading), e.g. emergency contact, food preparation, trip planning, van driving, and food drops
• Support and/or assist in some camp programs and duties when not on trip
• Evaluate program with campers, Program Coordinator and Camp Directors.
• Participate in community chores, meal service, and miscellaneous maintenance duties as required

Qualifications:

• Alert, flexible, energetic, creative, enthusiastic team player; appreciate the natural world; self-motivated
• Two years related outdoors experience and related experiences working with youth
• Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain with gear
• Canoeing skills
• Able to follow a demanding schedule and know own limits
• 21+ years of age or ability to pass Maine Trip Leader Certification Test
• Driver's License

Preferred: Lifeguard certification, Wilderness First Responder, Small Craft Water Safety Certification

Compensation:  $1850 summer, base salary; room and board

Dates:  June 16 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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