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University of Maine · 1 month ago

Seasonal - Summer Program Internship - Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Bryant Pond, ME, 04219, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$475/wk - $550/wk

Start in 2026 Summer

The University of Maine's Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center offers a unique seasonal internship opportunity focused on environmental education and youth programming. Interns will engage in various roles including marketing, gardening, and youth programming, all aimed at enhancing the camp experience for youth in an outdoor setting.

EducationSocial EntrepreneurshipUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create a marketing campaign for Bryant Pond over the course of the summer

Work fairly independently to create an effective marketing plan for summer camp

Design and maintain the vegetable garden at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center

Make the principles of ecology come alive for youth campers through gardening, recycling, energy conservation, animal care, and composting lessons

Perform outdoor education and youth programming as the internship equivalent of the Summer Camp Counselor position

Qualification

MarketingGardeningYouth ProgrammingOutdoor EducationTeam BuildingEcologyFirst AidLeadership SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Required

Experience in the Internship Track: Marketing, or Gardening, or Youth Programming

You have a genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure

You demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming

Preferred

You are able to provide a portfolio or examples of your experience in regard to marketing, gardening, or youth work

The ability to lead groups in various outdoor environments, comfortably carrying a small backpack filled with teaching supplies and a first aid kit to support your activities

Experience in the following fields: belaying, backpacking trips, fishing, canoeing, archery, riflery, wilderness survival skills, teambuilding, and ecology