All Summer Interns will have a focus area matching their interests and camp’s needs. As a Summer Intern, you will be based at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp in Bryant Pond, Maine. Summer Interns are vital to creating a positive camp experience by focusing on a specific element of camp: marketing, or garden, or camp counseling. You will be actively interacting with staff and campers through daily activities, lessons, and meals. Summer Interns may possibly stay in cabins and bunkhouses with campers. Summer Interns reside on-site with campers throughout the season, with at least 1.5 hrs off each day. Typical camp weeks go from Sunday at 11:00 am to Friday at 2:00 pm. Work beyond the base schedule (outlined above) will receive compensatory time off. Full-Time, Temporary (June to August) . $450-550 per week, for up to 10 weeks, commensurate with experience. The internship tracks are as follows: MARKETING INTERN: The Marketing Intern will create a marketing campaign for Bryant Pond over the course of the summer. After receiving training, the Marketing Intern will work fairly independently to create an effective marketing plan for summer camp. All interns will also have programming responsibilities, working directly with kids. GARDEN MANAGER INTERN: The Garden Manager Intern will design and maintain the vegetable garden at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center. This position makes the principles of ecology come alive for youth campers through gardening, recycling, energy conservation, animal care, and composting lessons. This position involves both gardening and leading educational activities for campers. YOUTH PROGRAMMING INTERN: The Youth Programming Interns will perform outdoor education and youth programming. This is the internship equivalent of the Summer Camp Counselor position, matching the responsibilities outlined for our camp counselor staff. Bryant Pond leadership staff will work with the Youth Programming Interns to help this position meet the interests and requirements of the applicant and any specific internship requirements. Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include supervising campers and implementing engaging activities while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful living environment and modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship. In addition, you will: MARKETING INTERN: + Craft and launch a marketing campaign for camp + Taking photos and videos, editing, printing + Using a drone to take videos + Maintaining social media accounts + Creating graphic designs for promotional materials + Creating merchandising designs for clothing, logos, etc. + The Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to be involved with supporting other elements of camp for instance helping with the ropes course, waterfront, bunkhouse supervision, and shooting sports. + Supporting summer camp programming + All responsibilities listed in under the Youth Programming Intern section GARDEN MANAGER INTERN: + Creating a harvest plan that will be given to the kitchen staff to be used for camp meals in the dining hall + Plant, water, weed, and harvest the camp garden + Manage youth, staff, and adults who come to the garden + Teach gardening, composting, sustainability, and outdoor skills lessons, games, and challenge course sessions + Contribute ideas for the continual development of programs and to strengthen our teaching team + Supporting summer camp programming + All responsibilities listed in under the Youth Programming Intern section YOUTH PROGRAMMING INTERN: + Engage with campers throughout the day—including during lessons, choice blocks, evening activities, and meals—to build meaningful connections and provide guidance. + Activities may include hiking, arts & crafts, archery & riflery, kayaking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, outdoor cooking, camping and more.. + Participate fully in staff training and meetings, bringing ideas to help improve the camp experience for everyone. + Model healthy living, positive energy, open communication, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. + Supervise campers at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being. + Help plan and carry out a variety of camp events. + Contribute to community living by taking part in chores (helping hands), meal service, and any necessary maintenance duties. + Follow all health protocols, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for campers and staff alike. Benefits: + Housing + Meals + Laundry + Internet Access We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11F\_nwVXfGJAW3k0\_a5nk\_fmGDjAyOnyU/view?usp=sharing) About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu . Who We Are: The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Bryant Pond. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences. The camp is located in Bryant Pond, Maine is nestled on the shores of Lake Christopher with 160 acres of forest and mountain trails leading to remote campsites, streams, ponds, wetlands, and a mountain summit. A short drive from the camp you can be in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest and the Rangeley Lakes area. The local area provides many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including rock climbing, backpacking, hunting and fishing, canoeing, and a large winter ski and sport industry. Portland, Maine’s largest city is only an hour’s drive with live music, great food, and shopping. Qualifications: 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. Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. These materials are reviewed weekly. The final date to apply for the summer of 2025 is 4:30 p.m. on June 1, 2025. Applications will be open until all positions are filled. For questions about the search, please contact Reid Johnson, reid.johnson1@maine.edu. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 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