Longfellow Young Writers Camp Associate Director
Job Location:
Farmington, NM - USA
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Job Summary
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is currently seeking applicants for the Longfellow Young Writers Camp Associate Director. The Longfellow Camp Associate Director (AD) collaborates with the Camp Director to plan logistics curriculum and ensure the schedule and staff organization is in place. The AD will provide administrative direction during the camp session. This is a residential position.
Program Dates: July 11 2026 July 19 2026
Compensation: $2000 for the camp
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for camp counselors and teachers.
- Decision-Making: Independently and collaboratively with the Camp Director make timely sensitive decisions that directly impact camp staff and campers on a daily basis.
- Supply Procurement: Responsible for procurement of camp supplies.
- Instruction & Feedback: Teach one (1) Creative Writing workshop during the Longfellow Camp and provide feedback to campers on their work.
- Collaboration & Meetings: Participates in staff meetings to discuss program progress and planning.
- Transportation: Transport campers to offsite activities and emergencies as needed.
Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.
Competencies
- Communication: Excellent written oral presentation interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Crisis Response: Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities to handle sensitive issues and coordinate emergency care or transport safely.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in English Creative Writing or a closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience working with high school and college-aged adolescents.
- Publishing History: Reputable nationally published.
- Drivers License: Valid drivers license meeting UMS standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- An advanced degree (i.e. a Masters degree in English or Creative Writing) is considered an asset for this role.
We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Wednesday June 24 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMFs licensed clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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