Camp Beech Cliff seeking Interns
Camper Support Specialist Internship
Join fellow professionals and young leaders to enrich the lives of youth with 50 acres of woods and significant waterfront on Echo Lake as your office!
Camp Beech Cliff is seeking a seasonal paid intern (with housing) for our traditional summer day camp which operates M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm from June 21 – August 27, 2021. Supervision provided by LSW who worked at CBC previously.
Camper Support Specialist responsibilities include (but are not limited to): •
Minimum qualifications: •
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, clear communication skills, patience, self-regulation and well-developed
counseling skills
- Ability to work closely with Camp Director
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to represent and act as liaison for camp with parents and community members
Responsibilities
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Work collaboratively and communicate with camper families, the camp management, and
Administrative Team to meet the best interests of the camper both before and during the summer
camp season
Deliver training to staff on areas such as mental health and positive behavior management, as well as
appropriate responses to situations that may occur at camp
Provide on-going coaching and support to camp staff as it relates to meeting camper mental,
behavioral, social and emotional needs
Ensure proper response, follow-through and debrief on situations arising with campers
Make referrals to support services in home communities of the campers
Establish relationships with youth that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
Model healthy choices and emotional maturity
Current LSW or MSW candidate
Experience working with youth aged 5- 15
Understanding and sensitive to the challenges faced by youth from various socioeconomic
backgrounds
Skilled in building interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence positive decision-making, listen,
manage conflict, and practice sensitivity and compassion
Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid, Wilderness First Aid (WFA), or are willing to obtain
Willing to submit to a Criminal Background Check
Provide our team with training and development opportunities
Previous experience working in a summer camp environment
Considerations: Applicants should realize that the job of a camp intern is challenging, demanding, and requires a great deal of patience and understanding. Personal lifestyle sacrifices will have to be made including disconnecting from daily use of digital technology during the camp day. Sensitive and dynamic leadership is necessary to provide youngsters the opportunity to grow, learn to positively relate to others, establish life-long values, and increase their appreciation of the natural world. All interns must adhere to the health and safety laws set forth by the State of Maine Dept of Human Services Youth Camps Division, and standards for accreditation with the American Camping Association.
Commitment: Pre-Camp season (Mid May to Mid June): 20 hrs/wk. Camp Season (Mid-June – end of August) 40 hrs/wk. $12/hr plus Housing. Pre-camp work involves communicating with parents and families as preparation for their child’s time at camp, and some post-season hours to de-brief and compile reports regarding camper services. www.campbeechcliff.org or contact matt@campbeechcliff.org. (ACA accredited Camp)