Internships

Education

SEA Teaching Assistants/Interns (5-6 positions) - Schoodic Eduation Adventure (SEA) teaching assistants/interns work with the SEA Program, the Resource Acadia Program, and the Artist-in-Residence Program. Most of the duties are with the SEA Program, which offers a curriculum-based residential program for 5th through 8th grade students and combines hands-on field experience with classroom activities. Additional duties include assisting with group meetings and general interpretive roving. Dates: August to November (variable 10-16 week positions). Stipend: $100/week (32-40 hours) plus housing and occasional meals. More information.

Education Interns (2 positions in both spring and fall) - Interns work with park's education staff in presenting programs for grades 3-8. Programs are curriculum based and focus on ecology or history. Custom programs and special projects related to environmental education are also possible. Park orientation and program training are provided. Dates: April to mid-June or late August through October. Stipend: $100/week (32 hours) plus housing. More information.

Interpretation

Raptor Intern (1 position for whole season, or 2 separate positions) - The raptor internship is composed of two parts: peregrine falcon interpretation and Hawkwatch interpretation. Peregrine falcon interpretation includes on-site interpretation for the general public, monitoring falcon behavior and habitat use, and preparing weekly and season-ending reports on the falcons. Hawkwatch interpretation includes identifying passing migrants and discussing their conservation and natural history; recording species sighted, compiling data, and preparing a year-end report; and making an occasional on-site presentation to school groups or giving demonstrations at the park visitor center. Both positions require answering questions about park resources, facilities, and services. Dates: Mid-May to mid-October (or split into mid-May to mid-August and mid-August to mid-October). Stipend: $100/week (32 hours) plus housing. More information.

Resource Management

There are currently no formal internships available with the Resource Management division. Our partnering non-profit organization, Friends of Acadia, does offer several paid summer positions that can support an internship component if desired. Friends of Acadia is currently hiring for two positions:

2006 Acadia Ridge Runners (4 positions) - Ridge Runner duties include walking selected foot trails inside and connecting to Acadia National Park and providing information to visitors, performing trail maintenance work, participating in visitor use research projects, and a variety of additional duties. Dates: June 19 - August 27, with some flexibility. Days off: 2 days/week to be arranged. Hours will vary. Weekend work expected. Payment: $11/hour plus mileage reimbursement beyond daily commute. Applications are due to Friends of Acadia by February 10, 2006. For more detailed information and application instructions, visit the Friends of Acadia website.

2006 Recreation Intern (1 position) - Through a variety of methods, the recreation intern monitors visitor use and impacts on the carriage roads, trails, and other sites in Acadia National Park. Data collected advance the understanding and management of visitor use in the park. Dates: June 15 - August 23, with some flexibility. Days off: 2 days/week to be arranged. Hours will vary. Weekend work expected. Payment: $9/hour if housing is provided and subsidized by the park (park housing is on an availability basis); $11/hour if not. Applications are due to Friends of Acadia by February 10, 2006. For more detailed information and application instructions, visit the Friends of Acadia website.