Maine High Adventure Katahdin Area Council, Bsa Seasonal Staff Application (Page 2 of 6) in pdf

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JOIN THE MAINE TEAM!

Maine High Adventure

Katahdin Area Council, BSA

PO Box 1869

Bangor, ME 04402-1869

(Office) 207-949-5260

(Fax) 207-866-3283

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Maine High Adventure program was founded in 1965. Since that time, thousands of youth and their leaders

from all over the country and abroad have enjoyed unique backcountry experiences in the North Maine Woods.

The program is centered around extended canoe camping treks but may include some backpacking, hiking, and

other outdoor related activities.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Opportunities to serve the Boy Scouts of America by being employed as a staff member for Maine High

Adventure are available to qualified and motivated people. Each position is challenging and involves

considerable responsibility. The experience can provide opportunities for personal growth and rewarding human

interaction.

 The minimum age for MHA employment is 18. There may be limited positions for those 16 and above.

 Each staff member must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America or agree to become registered.

The BSA requires a background check for all adult members and a current BSA Medical Form.

 Each staff member is expected to practice the principles of the Scout Oath and Law while employed

with MHA.

 Each staff member is expected to set an example of excellence in Scouting which includes the wearing

of the MHA/BSA uniform.

 Summer employment is offered from approximately June 5 until August 20.

 Salary is based on position responsibility and applicant qualifications.

 References are important! MHA requires (3) reference forms (see attached) or recommendation letters

before an offer of employment can be made.

 Review the brief job descriptions with this application and indicate your top three preferences.

 Mail your application early! Interviews begin in early December. Most positions are filled by March 1.

 Keep MHA informed of address or circumstance changes during the application and employment

process.

 Mail your completed application to the address above, fax to (207) 866-3283, or send electronically to

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