Museum Summer Camp Counselor

Museum Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this vibrant culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

Position Summary

The Museum Summer Camp Counselor supports the mission and goals of Maine Maritime Museum by teaching and facilitating programs developed by museum educators and collaborative partners. These programs occur both on the museum campus and off site on field trips.

Under direct supervision of the Camp Leader and working in close collaboration with other camp staff, this position is responsible for preparing and delivering environmentally focused recreational camp programs and activities, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of campers, and overseeing early drop-off and late pick up for campers.

Successful applicants will have experience with elementary-age youth, such as through babysitting, camp roles, or youth leadership. This position requires creative thinkers who are passionate about fostering community through interdisciplinary learning and relationship-building. They must model mature, appropriate, and positive behaviors to campers through a cheerful and engaging demeanor, and exercise respect and safety in designing and delivering interactive, hands-on educational lessons and activities. Camp Counselors need to be comfortable teaching environmental sciences and maritime history through a variety of modalities such as creative play and art-making. The Camp Leader and education staff will provide training and lesson plans for the counselor position.

Specific Duties

Participate in counselor training held prior to camp sessions

Ensure a safe, friendly, and educationally engaging environment for campers aged 6-12

Collaborate with counselors and leaders to develop and deliver lessons and activities

When not leading, assist with all educational programs and activities

Prepare materials, crafts and games for camp programs

Communicate regularly with all camp staff regarding plans, concerns, and new ideas

Ensure the timely, focused, and effective transition of campers from one activity location to another

Identify and support campers who require special attention; establish and follow action plans with other staff to ensure a positive experience for all campers

Engage with parents/guardians and provide them with excellent customer service

Report behavior management issues and injuries to Camp Leaders and Museum Educator

Read and adhere to regulations and procedures in camp operations binder, including injury log book

Prioritize a camper-focused atmosphere, be appropriate, minimize personal conversations and phone usage

Prepare for the day and be ready to supervise campers at 8:00 or 9:00 am until 4:30 or 5:00 pm

Oversee campers and ensure safety on weekly Merrymeeting boat cruise

Oversee early drop-off and late pick-up activities

Other duties and responsibilities as required

Job Requirements and Skills

Applicant must be 16 years of age or older

Experience working with elementary aged children, such as through babysitting, camp roles or youth leaders. Camp experience and/or environmental education experience preferred but not required.

First Aid certification preferred

Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to work as a team-player

Ability to be flexible and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Ability to ride on Merrymeeting cruise boat with camp group for 2 hours each week

Ability to get wet/go in water up to waist

Ability to stay on feet for extended periods of time and traverse hilly museum campus and hiking trails

Knowledge and passion fostering inclusive learning environments and creating mentorship among campers

Terms and How to Apply

The Summer Camp Counselor position is a temporary, seasonal position in Bath, Maine. Working hours will be up to 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday. Camp begins in June, for 8 weeks, not to extend past the end of August, 2025. Pay is $15.50/hour.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@maritimeme.org.

This position is subject to sex offender and criminal background checks.

Maine Maritime Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.