Pine Tree Camp
UPDATES: Hiring seasonal positions to work with adults and children with disabilities at summer camp!
Hiring:
Unit Leader
If you want something more out of your summer job and love creating more inclusive spaces in the outdoors, Pine Tree Camp is the place for you!
As a Unit Leader at Pine Tree Camp, you’ll play a vital role in on our Leadership Team in ensuring that all of our campers are having the best experience possible.
Our Unit Leaders work together with the rest of the Pine Tree Camp team to provide a camper experience that aligns with the overall goals and objectives of the program. This will include the opportunity to participate in program planning and curriculum development throughout the summer for Pine Tree Camp and Partnership programs.
How You’ll Be Successful
Provide Leadership & Guidance to your Team
You are skilled in the art of giving and receiving intentional feedback with a lens of professional development and authenticity.
You are organized and flexible with what kind of leader your team and campers need you to be on a daily basis.
You are an active member of the team who role models and engages with campers and programming in the spirit of Pine Tree Camp
Communication
You ask for help when needed, communicate announcements to your team and campers, and keep the lines of communication open between other members of the leadership team and your cabin staff.
You communicate with campers in an intentional way that fosters independence and has everyone be heard.
On-going Learning and Fun
You invest in your own professional development by consistently seeking out ways to grow the experience for campers and staff.
You have fun with the process and recognize that camp is where we can be ourselves, have fun, and take chances.
What it Takes
Enthusiasm for working with people with disabilities
Demonstrated Teaching/Coaching skills
Previous work history – preferably in a related field
Willingness and demonstrated ability to provide assistance with personal care and hygiene
Ability and willingness to live in close quarters with others
Effective Communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to make sound decisions utilizing the appropriate channels
What You’ll Receive
Base stipend of $4,500 for May 31st-July 31st, hourly pay in August
Paid certifications like Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, Archery Instructor
A broad-based experience that can be applied to any field of work
Housing and Food throughout the summer
The chance to meet people from all over the world
Camp Specialist
As a Camp Specialist at Pine Tree Camp, you’ll play a vital role in on our Pine Tree Camp team in ensuring that all of our campers are having the best experience possible.
Our Camp Specialists are the front-line people charged with delivering the goals of Camp to each camper. They have the day-to-day responsibility for providing motivation, appropriate personal assistance and a positive Camp experience for each camper. Camp Specialists will also work with the whole Pine Tree Camp team to engage in program curriculum development and planning to ensure campers are experiencing innovative and exciting programs with the appropriate goals and objectives that align with each of our program areas here on camp.
How You’ll Be Successful
Provide Feedback to your Team and Engage with Campers
You are skilled in the art of giving and receiving intentional feedback with a lens of professional development and authenticity.
You are an active member of the team who role models and engages with campers and programming in the spirit of Pine Tree Camp.
You engage with campers in a way that ensures they are having the kind of experience they want to have. You’re supportive and encouraging of campers in whatever they’re doing.
Communication
You ask for help when needed, talk with your team on a daily basis about what is going on, and engage with the Leadership Team to keep the lines of communication open.
You communicate with campers in an intentional way that fosters independence and has everyone be heard.
On-going Learning and Fun
You invest in your own professional development by consistently seeking out ways to grow the experience for campers and staff.
You have fun with the process and recognize that camp is where we can be ourselves, have fun, and take chances.
What it Takes
Enthusiasm for working with people with disabilities
Demonstrated Teaching/Coaching skills
Previous work history – preferably in a related field
Willingness and demonstrated ability to provide assistance with personal care and hygiene
Ability and willingness to live in close quarters with others
Effective Communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to make sound decisions utilizing the appropriate channels
What You’ll Receive
Base stipend of $4,000 for May 31st-July 31st, hourly pay in August
Paid certifications like Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, Archery Instructor
A broad-based experience that can be applied to any field of work
Housing and Food throughout the summer
The chance to meet people from all over the world
Additional Information About Pine Tree Camp
Tucked along the shore of beautiful North Pond in Rome, you will find what, at first glance, looks like a quintessential Maine camp under a canopy of pine trees. Look a bit closer and you will see why many refer to this place as “heaven on earth.” It is Pine Tree Camp.
Pine Tree Camp opened its gates in 1945 as a summer camp for children with physical disabilities. Over the years, it has evolved into a place where children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in all the recreational activities for which Maine is known all year long. The barrier-free setting, along with an amazing staff, ensure that activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, boating and even camping in a tent under the stars are completely accessible to all. Participating in activities that take people beyond their disability has a tremendous impact. It builds self-esteem and self-confidence. That experience coupled with meeting friends who understand and experiencing the feeling of acceptance is transformational.