Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, canoe trips, campfires, 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.
Statement of the Job:
The Cabin Leader is responsible for overseeing and assisting staff and campers in overnight lodging and supporting all programming at the Greenland Point. This role involves mentoring staff, covering staff off time, planning and leading activities, and more. The Cabin Leader will work closely with the Camp Director to plan and deliver high-quality educational experiences and provide leadership in outdoor programming.
Stipend is $3,500 - $6,000 for the season, commensurate with experience, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Complete Job Description
Qualifications:
Required:
- You need a High School diploma or equivalent
- You need a minimum of 2 years related experience working with youth and teaching in the outdoors or equivalent
- Genuine compassion for and ability to get along well with children and adults of all ages
Preferred:
- You have a genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure.
- You demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming
- You have the ability to lead groups in various outdoor environments, comfortably carrying a small backpack filled with teaching supplies and a first aid kit to support your activities.
About Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center:
The 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Greenland Point provides environmentally focused programming for Maine youth through summer camp and school programs. These programs are designed to inspire outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and hands-on conservation education. Participants may learn a new outdoor skill or activity that will increase their awareness and understanding of ways that we can live fulfilling lives and make sound choices while doing the things that we enjoy. Through these programs, our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position, you will need to “Apply” and either upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
OR
Enter your information including work experience and education information into the application.
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Nicole Nelson .
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
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