Seasonal – Program Coordinator – Healthcare Provider – Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center

Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, 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:

This position's essential duties are to work closely with the Director and camp administration to ensure a successful summer program for both counselors and campers. Each week will vary in duties and intensity depending on which programs are in camp and where support is needed. As a staff support team member, you will play a crucial role in mentoring best practices for maintaining program quality, participant safety and wellness, and staff wellness. Time management and the ability to work independently at times are necessary. You will reside on-site throughout the season, with structured time off each week.

Stipend is $9,900 - $11,000 for about 10 weeks, 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:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (current in the State of Maine) OR other appropriate training as approved by the camp physician, e.g., EMT, WFR, NP, or PA
  Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Ability to update and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan
• Genuine compassion for and ability to get along well with children of all ages
• Ability to travel outdoors over various terrain, responding efficiently in the event of an emergency

Preferred:

• Experience in a summer camp setting is desirable

About Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center:

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences. Tucked into a parcel of Camden Hills State Park, participants and staff join together to form a creative community fostering a supportive and fun environment for all — and drawing people back year after year! While having fun and experiencing the joys of being a part of the natural world, we emphasize community living, respect for all, and healthy relationships. Our programs encourage everyone to be themselves, learn from those around them, and make good decisions.

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

Fill out your education and work history in the application where requested.

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 three references .

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

These materials are reviewed on a weekly basis. Materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026 to be considered for Summer 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact Jessica Decke .

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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