Background: Sterling College is an environmentally-focused liberal arts school located in the rolling and rural Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. With a focus on community and sustainable living, we learn and live by the motto “Working Hands, Working Minds.” This position will support the Pre-College program in Environmental Field Studies, open to students ages 16-19. 

Position Description: Gain hands-on experience in leading groups in outdoor settings, providing a fun, safe, and supportive atmosphere for program participants. The intern will serve as a counselor for students as they engage in program work in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. This role will be part counselor and part co-adventure leader.

The intern should expect to work heavily during the program from July 7-25th, including up to three overnight trips, with somewhat relaxed schedules in the weeks preceding and following. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent experience
• Studies in ecology, sustainable agriculture, outdoor education or a related field is a plus
• Experience with outdoor recreation
• Genuine interest in working with youth and helping to instill confidence and appreciation for the environment
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, move safely over uneven terrain, and spend all hours outdoors in all conditions  such as heat, humidity, rain
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and provide leadership to youth
• First Aid and CPR certification a plus

Why You’ll Love It: Northern Vermont, at Sterling College in particular, is an incredible place to be in the summer! Everywhere is green and bursting with life, the on-campus farm is abundant with produce and the animals are grazing the land. Fruits and wildflowers are found in the edible forest, and the understory and overstory of our trail networks are lush with growth. You’ll be living among a community of people who believe working together, and hand in hand with the earth, is the way of life. Help live this vision, and support a group of high school students as they learn to experience it together.