Trip Leader

Lead the

Adventure:

Seasonal Trip Leader in the Maine Woods Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center is looking for you.

The Position:

What You'll Do As a Trip Leader, you have the most in-tents and best experience at camp. You'll be facilitating our Guiding & Woodscraft Skills Program OR our Wilderness Survival Bushcraft Program.

Lead & Guide:

Co-lead 2-4 day expeditions involving hiking, canoeing, and backcountry camping.

Teach:

Backcountry skills, OR wilderness survival skills.

Mentor:

Model positive behavior and foster a sense of community among campers.

Logistics:

Manage trip meal prep and safely transport campers in 12-passenger vans to various trailheads and waterways. Who You Are We are looking for experienced outdoors-people who can keep a cool head while portaging a canoe or navigating a trail.

Skills:

Proven experience leading backpacking and canoeing trips.

Strength:

Ability to carry a 35+ lb. pack over varied terrain and assist in carrying 85 lb. canoes.

Certifications:

This job includes paid training to earn your Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & Maine Trip Leader Certification Where You'll Be & Company Culture Located on the shores of Lake Christopher in Bryant Pond, Maine, our center sits on 160 acres of pristine forest. We are a mission-driven community dedicated to teaching youth to be "effective and caring citizens of the earth." Life here is high-energy and deeply connected to nature. When you aren't on the trail, you're a short drive from the White Mountain National Forest and the vibrant food and music scene of Portland (only an hour away). It's the perfect home base for any outdoor enthusiast.

The Details:

When & How Much Season:

This is a 10-week temporary position for the Summer 2026 season.

Training:

Kick off the summer with a comprehensive two-week paid training to sharpen your technical and facilitation skills.

Compensation:

A weekly stipend of $500 - $550, paid bi-weekly.

Room & Board:

On-site tent-living and indoor storage space and meals are provided as part of the camp experience.