Resident Intern

 

Resident Internships at Coastal Studies for Girls offer recent college graduates and college students leadership opportunities and learning experiences in a supportive, all-girls residential community.

Internship Benefits 
Internships are a wonderful way to gain valuable, hands-on work experience and expand your resume. You'll have the opportunity to live and work in a supportive residential community and practice leadership, residential life, outdoor education and educational support skills. Living on the beautiful Maine coast, you’ll participate in field trips to explore the state. We’ll have you out kayaking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, conducting in-the-field marine science research, and visiting important cultural and educational institutions.

Internship Responsibilities and Compensation
Internships are available for the Spring and Fall terms. The major responsibilities of the Resident Assistant include living and working at CSG for a full 17 week fall or spring semester supervising students and assisting the Head Resident, Faculty and Staff with all school programming and activities. See position description below for specific details.

Internships provide full room and board and a stipend.

Applying for an Internship
The internship application process involves a formal application submission. See details below.



JOB DESCRIPTION


JOB TITLE: Resident Intern

REPORTS TO: Head Resident and Director of Education

SCHEDULE: Full time residential
Fall Term position runs August 23-December 21, 2010
Spring Term position runs February 6-June 7, 2011

APPLICATION DATE: Two positions open until filled

JOB OBJECTIVES: Coastal Studies for Girls is a residential science and leadership semester school for tenth grade girls in Freeport, Maine. The major responsibilities of the Resident Assistant include living and working at CSG for a full 17 week fall or spring semester supervising students and assisting the Head Resident, Faculty and Staff with all school programming and activities.

JOB STANDARDS:

  • An understanding of and dedication to the mission of Coastal Studies for Girls
  • Strong female role modeling necessary for daily interaction with 15 and 16 year old girls.
  • Current enrollment in (or graduate of) a BA or BS Degree from an accredited college or university, specialty areas can be science, leadership, women’s studies, English, history, mathematics, French, Spanish, or other fields related to the CSG curriculum
  • Solid written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with high school students
  • A desire to live and work with 10th grade girls in the CSG 24/7 residential community
  • Skills and background in the outdoor environment
  • Certified in First Aid/CPR
  • 21 or older
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Act as a positive role model for students
  • Engage positively with the CSG community
  • Supervise students during non-class hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Plan and lead extra-curricular activities during non-class hours
  • Provide faculty support as a “teaching assistant” as needed during academic classes and field trips, some opportunities also exist for tutoring
  • Provide logistical support for field trips (managing food, supplies and equipment)
  • Assist Head Resident with all residential life activities, campus policies and following and enforcing the Community Agreement
  • Provide food service assistance as needed


Compensation:
Stipend and full room and board at the Coastal Studies for Girls campus in Freeport, Maine for a full semester; academic support/supervision if the candidate is seeking to earn academic credit for the internship as part of an undergraduate degree program


Work Commitment:
17 week minimum commitment (student semester plus pre-term orientation/planning and post-term cleanup and evaluation)
Time off daily and weekly to be negotiated

Application:
Send a cover letter, resumé, transcript and three references (names and contact information) to:
Tara Treichel, Director of Education
Coastal Studies for Girls
P.O. Box 266
Freeport, Maine 04032
or
tara@coastalstudiesforgirls.org

 

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