Camp Guides (Temporary) - Upward Bound, Summer 2026 Program

University of Maine System • Gorham, ME

1d • $5,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with Upward Bound year-round staff, the Guide will provide leadership in creating and maintaining a high-quality living and learning experience designed to educate, advise, challenge, and develop Upward Bound students entering the 10th, 11th and 12th grades who are attending a residential program on USM’s Gorham campus. The Guide establishes and maintains a positive and safe residence hall atmosphere that is sensitive to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, and beliefs of Upward Bound students and staff. The Guide will communicate and maintain program expectations, guidelines, and take responsibility for University of Southern Maine and Upward Bound property.

Requirements

• Completed at least one year of college and currently be in good academic standing
• Demonstrated strong academic and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with low-income and/or first generation college-bound high school students
• Camp counselor or residence hall leadership experience
• Completed at least two years of college and currently be in good academic standing

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with Lead Guide and Upward Bound staff in all areas of the summer program.
• Implements opening and closing of the UB residence hall including room inventories, keys, and cleaning.
• Assists in weekend student check-in and check-out procedures.
• Initially responds to students who do not meet program expectations and guidelines or who experience personal crises and issues. In consultation with Lead Guide and UB staff, responds to students using a strength-based problem-solving model.
• Maintains safety and security in the residence hall, including taking responsibility for USM and Upward Bound property.
• Provide support as needed in academic classes (English, Mathematics, Lab Science, Foreign Language), SAT Prep, and Career and College Class.
• Plans and leads elective workshops with a wide range of content, leading and supervising small groups of students.
• Implements guided study program, tutoring and supervising small groups of students in the completion of independent academic, career, and college work.
• Supervises students on field trips as scheduled.
• Assists with summer food service program compliance.
• Interacts with students during both structured and non-structured UB activities.
• Develops positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound students, mentoring them on personal, social, and college/career concerns and maintaining student confidentiality as appropriate. Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with students, Guides, Lead Guide, teachers and UB staff.
• Models appropriate behavior at all times when students are present, recognizing the ways in  which a Guide serves as a model for UB students.
• Able to utilize Zoom and Google applications for virtual curriculum and meetings.
• Performs other tasks as reasonably assigned by UB supervisor and year-round staff.

Benefits

• $5,000 PLUS housing for 6 weeks and meals when students are in residence.
• Kitchen space and materials are available for personal use.
• Free laundry is included.
• eligible staff serving a 300-hour term have the opportunity to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,565.08, along with eligible federal student loan forbearance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees