Seasonal - Program Internships - Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center

University of Maine System • Lincolnville, ME

74d • $3,000 - $3,375 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Intern, you will be based at Tanglewood 4-H Camp in Lincolnville, Maine. This internship is designed as a learning opportunity for individuals eager to grow from student supervision into outdoor teaching and leadership roles. You will actively engage with staff and students during daily activities, lessons, and meals, while also receiving training and mentorship to begin leading lessons in environmental education and Maine ecology.
Interns live on-site, in a vibrant camp community, gaining first-hand experience in youth development, outdoor leadership, and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children in a camp, school, or recreational setting.
• Enthusiasm for learning to teach and lead youth in outdoor environments.
• A genuine motivation to work with children in a high-energy, nature-based setting.
• Responsible decision-making skills to ensure camper safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with outdoor living skills, natural sciences, or ecology.
• Experience leading groups (even informally) and a desire to grow into an educational leadership role.
• Willingness to carry a small backpack with teaching supplies and a first aid kit while supervising activities.
• Exposure to or interest in activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, riflery, or outdoor cooking.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed