Health Coordinator - FILLED FOR 2008
Our Health Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing the physical safety and well-being of approximately 100 campers and 25 staff members each week.  Responsibilities include responding to medical emergencies and camper care including scrapes, headaches, illness, and homesickness. Must review all medical release forms and assist field staff with special needs campers. Distribute prescription medication to campers at meal and bedtime. Must be able to identify special needs campers, be on-call duty 24 hrs per day with scheduled breaks, and provide comfort to homesick campers. Ability to also act as the Waterfront Director desired.  We will provide training if necessary.  The Waterfront Director's role is essential to the safety of the waterfront area at the Maine Conservation School . Should have good organizational skills and a high maturity level. Is responsible for care and maintenance of canoes, kayaks, paddles, Pfd's and other waterfront equipment.

Must be at least 21 years of age with considerable outdoor experience, a high level of maturity, and great energy! Full-time work, Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Willingness to assist other program needs as necessary.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range of $300-$350 per week. Room and Board included. Willing to assist other program needs as necessary.

Minimum Requirements: EMT certification or other advanced certification required; lifeguard certified and experienced as such. Water Safety Instructor certification is a plus.

Field Assistants
Field Assistants work in the field with Field Teachers and play a vital role in the smooth operation of camp programs. Assistants have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn various outdoors and wildernesses related disciplines, and act as positive role models for younger campers. They will help to supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times, assist in teaching lessons, games and activities, perform a variety of camp chores & maintenance projects. Must enjoy working with children (ages 8-14) in the outdoors and should be able to hike and be active. A great resume builder. First aid certification and training for conservation curriculum are provided!

Must be 16 - 17 years of age. Previous MCS or similar camp experience is a plus.

Salary range $150-200/week plus room and board. ** Staff under 18 years of age must leave campus Fri-Sun when camp is not in session.

Conservation Field Teachers
Plan, develop, and teach environmental and conservation education programs to youth ages 8-13. Field Teachers are responsible for providing meaningful outdoor education experiences for children in multi-day programs that include kayaking, canoeing, woodsman's skills, wildlife & tracking, map and compass, shelter building, rifle and archery range, swimming, and more. Must enjoy working with children and be able to hike and be active. Training is provided for qualified applicants. Works with and supervises an Assistant in the field. Willingness to assist other program needs as necessary. Programs vary from hunter safety (rifle or bow) to water safety and water quality.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience working with youth, life experience, and education are taken into consideration. Must be responsible and have good decision making capabilities. Have a willingness to learn skills not yet acquired, enthusiasm for teaching, a sense of humor, and able to have fun! Previous camp experience is a plus.

Salary range $225-325/week plus room and board commensurate with experience.

 

Primitive Skills Field Teachers

Primitive Skills staff members are responsible for providing a safe and meaningful outdoor education experience for children ages 12-15. Plan, develop, and teach lessons, games and activities in animal tracking, debris huts, map and compass, water purification, shelter building, fire making, primitive skills, wildlife, carving, trapping, tool making, wild edible plants, more! Supervise & ensure the safety of campers at all times. Some Wilderness cooking is involved. Willingness to assist other program needs as necessary.
Experience in Survival Skills, Backpacking, Hunting, Canoeing, Wilderness Camping, etc are required. *Have a willingness to learn skills not yet acquired * Enthusiasm for teaching, a sense of humor, and able to have fun! Must enjoy working with children, living in the outdoors, and must be prepared to be physically active.

Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience working with youth, life experience, and education are taken into consideration. Must be responsible and have good decision making capabilities. Have a willingness to learn skills not yet acquired, enthusiasm for teaching, a sense of humor, and able to have fun!

Salary range $275-350/week plus room and board commensurate with experience.