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Position Summary

Create a culture of joy and acceptance by building relationships and programs that strengthen and support the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of campers and staff. Work in harmony and cooperation with the camp community, integrating the mission, goals, and values into camp culture. Work in collaboration with the Support Team to provide Camper Care that focuses on the well-being of campers.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age or enrolled in a post-secondary program with knowledge and skills in one or more components of specific program.
• Able to live and work in a fast-paced environment with limited privacy, personal space, or down time.
• Able to build compassionate relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Able to recognize stressors to well-being and implement self-care strategies appropriate for the setting.
• Able to adhere to policies that may be limiting and not necessarily reflect your personal belief system.
• Committed and able to serve as a contributing staff team member with the physical, mental, emotional, social, and cognitive abilities required for the rigors of the position.

As a Camp Leader, you will:

• Make an Impact by providing a transformative camp experience that nurtures self-confidence and a sense of belonging in Maine children facing economic hardship.  
• Build Your Resume with essential skills in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and creativity.  Customized internships, practicums, and independent studies available.  
• Spend Your Summer with other compassionate, motivated, fun high school graduates in a pristine lakefront location.  
• Lead Daily Activities that strengthen mental, emotional, and social health of campers 8-17 through experiential learning, character development, and relationship building

More Details:

Flexible schedule: Choose 2, 3, or 4 ten-day sessions. Sessions run from June 23 through August 14. All staff must be available June 13 - June 20 for staff training.

Accommodations: Live in a camper cabin with plumbing, electricity, and nutritious meals

Wages: Base salaries start at $2600/season, but can increase based on experience/education/skillset. This position is also eligible for the contract completion bonus for those choosing to work 3+ sessions.

Create a culture of joy and acceptance by building relationships and programs that strengthen and support the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of campers and staff.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age and current licensure in Maine as a Registered Nurse or accepted equivalent. (*See below list of accepted equivalent qualifications)
• Able to live and work in a fast-paced environment with limited privacy, personal space, or down time.
• Able to build compassionate relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Able to recognize emotional stressors and implement self-care strategies appropriate for the setting.
• Able to adhere to policies that may be limiting and not necessarily reflect your personal belief system.
• Committed and able to serve as a contributing staff team member with the physical, mental, emotional, social, and cognitive abilities required for the rigors of the position.

Essential Responsibilities

Mission & Values Advancement:  Work in harmony and cooperation with the camp community, integrating the mission, goals, and values into camp culture.  Ensure physical, mental, emotional, social health and safety of all campers and staff through best practices and compassionate relationships.

Trauma Informed Care:  Follow and maintain limits for campers and staff using the CSC collaborative behavior management model emphasizing character development and strengths-based assets.

Camp Leadership:  Provide supervised health care to campers and staff. Implement standing orders, dispensing of medication, cleanliness of Health Center, maintenance of First Aid Kits, and basic health care under the supervision of the Wellness Director.

Licensing & Accreditation:  Enforce and uphold all emergency, safety, and security guidelines, standards, best practices, and procedures as recommended or required by the American Camp Association, Alliance For Camp Health, and Maine DHHS.  Maintain a healthy and safe environment through the attention to and care of the facilities, grounds, equipment, and supplies.

Participation & Representation: Follow all guidelines, rules, and policies as outlined through training, modeling, verbalization, and written materials and always represent camp positively.

Salary

Earn a minimum of $500/week, dependent on experience

*Registered Nurse Accepted Equivalents: Nurse Practitioner (NP); Paramedic; Physician Assistant (PA); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Wilderness First Responder Certificate (WFR);

Camp Susan Curtis is seeking a motivated Food Service Coordinator to join our kitchen staff for summer 2024! Previous kitchen/restaurant experience is desired, but willing to train the right person. We offer a fun, friendly work environment, a pristine, waterfront location, and a chance to make an impact by providing a transformative camp experience that nurtures self-confidence and a sense of belonging in Maine children facing economic hardship.

Pay begins at $20/hour, up to 40 hours/week

Optional housing opportunities available

Program Coordinator - Multiple Positions: The next level of Camp Leadership. As a Program Coordinator, you will provide oversight and focus to specific program areas. Current openings are Creative Arts/Science & Nature.

• Responsible for curriculum delivery and staff supervision. 
• Work with Camp Leadership Team on providing Camper Wellbeing Support and organizing Camp-wide activities.

Camp and/or youth development experience is required. Must be available for the full summer.