Longfellow Young Writers Camp - Counselor Coordinator

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is currently seeking applicants for the Longfellow Young Writers Camp Counselor Coordinator. In addition to serving as a camp counselor themselves, the Counselor Coordinator provides direct support to the other camp counselors as they plan and execute their teaching and mentoring responsibilities.

Program Dates: July 11, 2026 – July 19, 2026

Compensation: $900 for the camp

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Oversight: Oversee counselor instruction, including coaching counselors on their elective class offerings.
• Operations & Support: Work with the other counselors on meal prep and clean up.
• Feedback & Mentorship: Work with the other counselors to provide feedback to the campers on their creative works in progress.
• Role Modeling: Work with the other counselors to provide positive role modeling in the dorm, classroom, and during meals and other activities.
• Collaboration & Meetings: Participate in staff meetings to discuss program progress, planning, and student concerns.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

Competencies

• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with camp leadership and support fellow counselors.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills to successfully manage camp activities, instruction tracking, and daily schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent , and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, English/Literature, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience working with high school and college-aged adolescents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teacher Certification is considered an asset for this role.

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

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 pm EST on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

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