Overview

The Katahdin Gear Library teen internship was designed to engage with and connect young leaders to their community, while also providing a fun, safe environment to build new skills and ask questions.

This internship is broken up into 3 different categories- gear maintenance, outdoor skills, and KROC program planning. We’ll spend 3-4 days in each one of these categories, while also tending to the typical day-to-day chores of operating a community gear library and assisting patrons.

The purpose of this program is give any students who are interested a space to continue learning as an outdoor recreation leader. This program will provide approximately 40 hours of hands on learning and skill building, as well as practicing much desired customer service skills.

Details

Duration

This is a 12-workday internship, each workday will consist of 3 hours at KGL (215 Penobscot Ave) from 2:30pm-5:30pm. There is the option to schedule one workday per week for 12 weeks, or to schedule 2 workdays per week for 6 weeks.

Eligibility

Any high school student is eligible to apply, however would ideally be able to make it to KGL by 2:30pm on workdays. If you’re interested in applying but this timeline doesn’t work for you, please reach out! We are happy to be flexible if possible.

Paid or Volunteer

This is currently a volunteer-based internship. Stearns or Katahdin Juniors or Seniors could be eligible for a $500 stipend if they complete the Career Exploration Badge, hosted by JMG/Syntiro. For more details on the Career Exploration Badge, please reach out to the contact information below.

Additional Details

As a KGL Intern, you are eligible for free weekend (Friday – Monday) gear rentals at KGL. We are also happy to sign off on any community service hours if needed.

Apply

Apply online below! If you prefer a paper application, swing by KGL anytime during open hours or email us for a copy.

---

Contact

Email: baileigh@outdoorsi.org

Phone: 207.200.4767

KGL Hours

Monday – Friday, 2pm-5:30pm