Employment Opportunities at Greenland Point
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Greenland Point.
Please see below information regarding available positions.
Greenland Point 4-H camp is the easternmost 4-H camp in the United States located in rural Princeton, Maine. This historic part of Maine is well known for its world-class fishing, remote wilderness, and is home to some of the best paddling in the state of Maine. Located on Long Lake, the 61-acre campus is home to unique Wildlife and a diverse collection of plants and trees. As you enter our campus you will find a cozy circle of log cabins nestled between the pines with a large lodge located at the base of the circle. From here you may find yourself walking our trails and may come across our campfire ring or even find the ruins of a hundred-year-old tug boat that ran ashore at the base of our cove. Centrally located in Downeast Maine you are close to beautiful coastal hiking, The grand Lakes of Maine, seemingly endless blueberry fields, and so much more. Come see the best of Maine from Greenland Point!
We provide camps to introduce children to a unique blend of outdoor fun, environmental education, and practical outdoor skills for over 50 years. Surrounded by Maine’s sparkling lakes and diverse forests, our programs combine inspired fun and experiential education with the development of outdoor skills, offering outdoor-based education for people of all ages and backgrounds. Learning to care for our natural world and for ourselves outdoors are our most important goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Positions Available:
For applicants applying for positions, materials must be submitted via the position links below: If you are a student age 17 and older applying for a seasonal position, please complete this New Staff Application (PDF). Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a college degree program or be attending high school.
Summer Camp Field Teacher Application (Greenland Point): Our camp season will run for four to five weeks including training. The pay range is $375 to $550 based on qualifications. Summer Camp- Field Teacher Job Description (PDF)
Dining Hall Positions: Seasonal employment: Positions are available during the camp season. (To apply click here!)
- Food Service Cook Job Description
- Food Service Lead Cook Job Description
Facilities Positions: (To apply click here!)
If you have questions about employment opportunities at GPC please reach out directly to eri.matin@maine.edu.
To Apply:
You will need to create a profile and application, then upload the following materials:
- a cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.
- a resumer / curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries About Positions:
Camp Counselor and Trip Leaders:
University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center
attn: Eri Martin
P.O. Box 188
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
or e-mail: eri.martin@maine.edu
Searches will be completed when positions are filled.
Internships
We would be happy to work with successful applicants to create internships for any of our positions. If you are looking to earn internship credit for one of our advertised positions, please note this on your application for that position. If you have an idea for an internship that does not align with a listed position, please contact one of our Directors with your proposal.
The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).