We are currently accepting applications for the following:

• Internships
• Climbing Instructors and Guides
• Sales Associate

See below for full details.

About Acadia Mountain Guides, Inc.
AMG was founded in 1993 and is owned by Jon Tierney. AMG operates a year round program of courses and guiding that extends from the sea side cliffs of Acadia to distant summits in South America and Asia. The school is AMGA accredited and all guide staff have participated in either PCIA or AMGA guide training and certification. Jon is an IMFGA guide who has served on the AMGA Board of Directors and the AMGA Technical Committee and was formerly an AMGA Instructor/Examiner. Jon is the current Educational Director of the newly formed Professional Climbing Instructor’s Association and was the original designer and catalyst behind of the AMGA Top Rope Site Manager (Single Pitch) program from 1997-2004.

During the summer, AMG operates primarily out of Bar Harbor, ME - home to Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor is a busy tourist town similar to North Conway, Estes Park, or Jackson Hole. The climbing is predominantly granite and Acadia is known for single pitch sea cliff climbing right over Frenchman's Bay. The 250' Southwall of Champlain Mountain features great corner lines on superb granite and is great terrain for introducing clients to multi-pitch climbing. Forty minutes inland are the Clifton Crags with steep sport climbing on granite. Alpine rock climbing on Katahdin is about 2.5 hours away. Both areas have excellent bouldering opportunities.

Alpenglow Adventure Sports is a division of Acadia Mountain Guides, Inc. Alpenglow Adventure Sports, founded in 1986, is a division of Acadia Mountain Guides, Inc. Alpenglow operates retail stores in Orono and Bar Harbor, ME, and on-line at Alpenglowgear.com. Alpenglow is a true outdoor and mountaineering store that maintains the flavor and tradition of a classic mountain shop run by active alpinists and outdoor enthusiasts. We sell what we know and we want shopping to be fun and educational.

AMG Guide Development Program
Over the years many talented guides have cut their teeth in Acadia and chosen Acadia Mountain Guides as the source for great training, on-going professional skill development and a diversity of work opportunities. Some of the guides who have worked for us include:

Silas Rossi, IFMGA/AMGA Guide, PCIA Course Provider
Peter Doucette, IFMGA/AMGA Guide
Mark Vermeal, AMGA Rock Instructor, Director of Risk Management, Outward Bound
Tom Kontos, AMGA Rock Instructor
Danny Uhlmann, Rock Guide, Alpine Guide
Arthur Haines, AMGA Rock Guide
Chris Marks, AMGA Rock Instructor
Steve Nichipor, AMGA Rock Instructor
Paul Haraf, AMGA Rock Instructor, PCIA Course Provider
Ryan Tetz, AMGA Rock Guide
Alexis Finley, AMGA Rock Guide
Matt Wade, AMGA Rock Guide, Ski Mountaineering Guide
Geoff Schellens, AMGA Rock Guide
Kurt Hicks, AMGA Rock Guide
Chris Damboise, Director of Credentialing for Project Adventure, PCIA Course Provider

...and dozens more Single Pitch Climbing Instructors and Top Rope Site Managers.

"Having guided and/or taught single pitch instructor courses at well over a hundred climbing areas around the country I can honestly say that Acadia is one of the best places to gain a solid foundation in climbing instruction and basic guiding skills." - Jon Tierney, IFMGA Guide and Owner of AMG.

Owner Jon has been training aspiring outdoor leaders and guides since for nearly three decades. A major contributor to and early adopter of formalized training and certification Jon has been extensively involved in guide and instructor training through both the AMGA and the newly formed PCIA. In 1997 he led the charge to develop curriculum and to promote the now well recognized AMGA Single Pitch Climbing Instructor certification.

IFMGA Level Training
As a full service year round school and guide service, Acadia Mountain Guides provides opportunities for guides to pursue career development at a variety of levels starting with PCIA Base Managed Climbing Instructor and progressing all the way to AMGA/IFMGA certification.

In the summer, top rope and single pitch instructors can hone their skills at a wide variety of sites throughout Acadia and Maine while receiving valuable feedback from one of the country's best single pitch superspecialists. The multi-pitch terrain in Acadia, Clifton and at Katahdin is ideal for developing sound Single Pitch, Rock Instructor and Rock Guide skills. Aspiring alpine and ski guides can gain valuable winter and ice experience in the Presidential Range as well as on Katahdin not to mention the opportunities to apprentice on an international trip.

Each year we seek 1-2 additional experienced guides or instructors to join our team. Being an intern is a great way to get a foot in the door although occasionally we receive an outstanding resume from a first time applicant for a guide position.

We typically desire at least a 3 season commitment from new employees. This can include an internship year. During that time we work with each individual to customize guide development. Often it looks something like this:

Year 1: Internship (complete PCIA or AMGA Single Pitch Instructor by start of season), WFR or WEMT. Lead AMG climbing camps with possible private client work at end of season. If available during winter season, begin apprenticing on mountaineering and winter backcountry courses.

Year 2: Single Pitch Instructor employment (complete AMGA Rock Instructor course). Begin working on multi-pitch terrain via camp programs and private clients. Take AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course. Lead basic mountaineering and ice climbing during winter season. Apprentice expeditionary trip. Complete rock instructor exam at end of season.

Year 3: Complete Rock instructor Certification. Assist with staff training. Guide extensively including on trips to Red Rocks, Joshua Tree, New Hampshire, etc. Lead advanced camp programs as well (RP IV). Prepare for rock guides course and future exam. Continue alpine and ski skill development.

Year 4: Continuing development of skills and expanding terrain choices.

SINGLE PITCH CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR

Overview
Acadia Mountain Guides, seeks expert climbers who are passionate about rock climbing and sharing this information with others to apply for Single Pitch Climbing Instructor positions.

The typical day begins around 7:30 am with a morning guides meeting to set the stage for the day. Clients arrive usually between 8 – 9:00 am for most local guiding. During the summer a large percentage of the guiding in Acadia is comprised of half day entry level sessions for families, couples and groups. These require a high level of organization and efficiency to get a reasonable amount climbing in. Morning sessions run until noon with a 30 – 60 minute break before meeting afternoon clients. After returning from the afternoon session, guides are expected put gear away, complete equipment logs and to complete all course or client related administration such as confirming payment, verifying client data, and reviewing evaluations. The day usually ends around 5:30 pm. Each climbing school employee is expected to work an average of one additional retail day per week in our store and reservation counter which is paid separately.

Employees are expected to arrive in early to mid June and work through at least mid August with some positions extending to October. Training takes place in mid – late June. Guiding in June and September is sporadic – expect 1 – 3 days per week. Things get busy in July and August with many staff working 7 days per week. Approximately two instructors / guides continue to work through September and early October as the rock season winds down.
 
Instructor/Guide Related Expectations (80%)

• Appropriately select climbs and manage large and small groups of clients in busy top rope settings
• Lead 2 - 3 weeks of advanced youth climbing camp programs per season
• Respect and enjoy the mountain environment
• Enjoy people and teaching climbing sports
• Demonstrate high level of professional competence and ability to instruct technical skills such as belaying, anchoring, partner rescue in efficient and effective manner
• Aware of strengths and weaknesses
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Tolerance and patience for adversity, diversity and uncertainty
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback, sense of humor
• Maintain high regard for client safety and client experience
• Learn client expectations and strive to meet them
• Develop appropriate curriculum for each client based on skills and ability
• Relate local knowledge including natural and cultural history
• Demonstrate and promote minimum impact practices and environmental awareness
• Provide leadership, instruction and medical care during an emergency
• Inspect and maintain equipment

Guide Administrative Expectations (20%)

• Review and file related client paperwork
• Process reservations, prepare and edit written course materials
• Assist in climbing school operation, marketing, and sales
• Contact potential clients and sources of potential clients.

Preferred Technical Qualifications

• Recommended age 21 or greater with a minimum of 3 years climbing experience including a diversity of areas and routes. May be waived for exceptional candidates.
• Climbing resume showing a minimum of 50 days outdoor climbing per year.
• Demonstrated ability to currently and safely lead routes up to grade II, 5.8.
• PCIA Top Managed or Single Pitch Instructor or AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification (may be completed at start of season)
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability in the following: managing top rope sites safely and efficiently and/or multi-pitch guiding of 2 - 3 clients on grades I-III, teaching and leadership, climbing equipment, natural history, environmental consciousness, judgment and decision-making, improvised rescue, general outdoor skills.
• Requires excellent people skills, solid organizational skills and a strong knowledge of outdoor activities and outdoor equipment.
• Preference will be given to candidates seeking multiple seasons of employment and who are pursuing further guide education and certification.

Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Base salary is 100.00 / day for new guides up to $150.00 / day.  Worker’s compensation insurance provided. One of best aspects of working at AMG is the community of friends and climbing partners you will join.

• A great opportunity to work for a grassroots organization that has been a consistent early adopter and supporter of high standards since our inception.
• A chance to spend the summer in beautiful Acadia National Park where “the mountains meet the sea.”  Super easy access to climbing, hiking, kayak, biking and running.
• An opportunity to work with and learn from a great group of guides and instructors.
•   Interns are eligible for end of season profit sharing bonus. Worker’s comp. paid.
• Big discounts on climbing and professional courses (climbing/ mountaineering, Maine Trip Leader, WMA wilderness medicine, guide training) Courses available in house prior to start of season. 
• Opportunities to shadow field courses (rock or ice climbing, winter camping / mountaineering, wilderness medicine, avalanche as season allows).
• Access to pro deals from dozens of outdoor companies and 30% off all in-store purchases
• Summer socials to make it fun.
• Housing may be available at reduced cost.

MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE

Overview
Acadia Mountain Guides, Inc. is seeking multi-pitch Rock Climbing Instructor / Rock Guide for the summer season. We seek expert climbers who are passionate about rock climbing and sharing this information with others.

The typical day begins around 7:30 am with a morning guides meeting to set the stage for the day. Clients arrive usually between 8 – 9:00 am for most local guiding. During the summer a large percentage of the guiding in Acadia is comprised of half day entry level sessions for families, couples and groups. These require a high level of organization and efficiency to get a reasonable amount climbing in. Morning sessions run until noon with a 30 – 60 minute break before meeting afternoon clients. After returning from the afternoon session, guides are expected put gear away, complete equipment logs and to complete all course or client related administration such as confirming payment, verifying client data, and reviewing evaluations. The day usually ends around 5:30 pm. Each climbing school employee is expected to work an average of one additional retail day per week in our store and reservation counter.

Employees are expected to arrive in early to mid June and work through at least mid August with some positions extending to October. Training takes place in mid – late June. Guiding in June is sporadic – expect 1 – 3 days per week. Things get busy in July and August with many staff working 7 days per week. Approximately two instructors / guides continue to work through September and early October as the rock season winds down.
 
Instructor/Guide Related Expectations (80%)

• Appropriately select climbs and manage large and small groups of clients in busy top rope settings
• Appropriately select climbs and lead clients on multi-pitch climbs
• Lead 1 – 2 weeks of advanced youth climbing camp programs per season
• Respect and enjoy the mountain environment
• Enjoy people and teaching climbing sports
• Demonstrate high level of professional competence and ability to instruct technical skills such as belaying, anchoring, partner rescue in efficient and effective manner
• Aware of strengths and weaknesses
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Tolerance and patience for adversity, diversity and uncertainty
• Be punctual and reliable
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback, sense of humor
• Maintain high regard for client safety and client experience
• Learn client expectations and strive to meet them
• Develop appropriate curriculum for each client based on skills and ability
• Relate local knowledge including natural and cultural history
• Demonstrate and promote minimum impact practices and environmental awareness
• Provide leadership, instruction and medical care during an emergency
• Inspect and maintain equipment

Guide Administrative Expectations (20%)

• Review and file related client paperwork
• Process reservations, prepare and edit written course materials
• Assist in climbing school operation, marketing, and sales
• Contact potential clients and sources of potential clients.

Preferred Technical Qualifications

• Recommended age 23 or greater with a minimum of 5 years climbing experience including a diversity of areas and routes. May be waived for exceptional candidates.
• Climbing resume showing a minimum of 50 days outdoor climbing per year and 40 days instructing climbing or guiding in last two years including ascents up to at least grade IV.
• Demonstrated ability to currently and safely lead routes as follows: single pitch instructors – grade II, 5.9, multi-pitch guides – grade III, 5.10b, A1. 
• PCIA or AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification. (may be completed at start of season)
• PCIA Lead Climbing Instructor Certified or AMGA Rock Instructor Course or greater for employees guiding multi-pitch terrain (may be completed at start of season).
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability in the following: managing top rope sites safely and efficiently and/or multi-pitch guiding of 2 - 3 clients on grades I-III, teaching and leadership, climbing equipment, natural history, environmental consciousness, judgment and decision-making, improvised rescue, general outdoor skills.
• Requires excellent people skills, solid organizational skills and a strong knowledge of outdoor activities and outdoor equipment.
• Preference will be given to candidates seeking multiple seasons of employment and who are pursuing further guide education and certification.

Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Base salary is 100.00 / day for new guides up to $150.00 / day.  Worker’s compensation insurance provided. One of best aspects of working at AMG is the community of friends and climbing partners you will join.

• A great opportunity to work for a grassroots organization that has been a consistent early adopter and supporter of high standards since our inception.
• A chance to spend the summer in beautiful Acadia National Park where “the mountains meet the sea.”  Super easy access to climbing, hiking, kayak, biking and running.
• An opportunity to work with and learn from a great group of guides and instructors.
•   Interns are eligible for end of season profit sharing bonus. Worker’s comp. paid.
• Big discounts on climbing and professional courses (climbing/ mountaineering, Maine Trip Leader, WMA wilderness medicine, guide training) Courses available in house prior to start of season. 
• Opportunities to shadow field courses (rock or ice climbing, winter camping / mountaineering, wilderness medicine, avalanche as season allows).
• Access to pro deals from dozens of outdoor companies and 30% off all in-store purchases
• Summer socials to make it fun.
• Housing may be available at reduced cost.

Outdoor Equipment Sales Associate
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Alpenglow Adventure Sports, a division of Acadia Mountain Guides, Inc. is seeking energetic, out-going and self starting individuals with a knowledge of outdoor gear to work in retail locations in Orono and Bar Harbor, ME. The position involves retail sales and climbing school reservations.  

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is customer interaction and sales in a retail store environment.
• Represents Alpenglow Adventure Sports and Acadia Mountain Guides to the general public with superior service.
• Answers phone and email, processes internet and phone mail orders, processes climbing school reservations.
• Continually develops expert product knowledge and marketing ideas for all product lines.
• Responds to client inquiries and processes reservations.
• Posts and removes products from on-line store.
• Organizes and cleans retail sales floor, prepares merchandising displays, creates labels.
• Processes incoming inventory, prepares ASAP inventory orders, purchase orders.
• Evaluate and suggest new merchandise and product categories.
• Operates POS system and cash register: processes sales, client data, prepares daily cash ups.
• Monitors and maintains familiarity with all written, published and website materials.
• Maintain fresh appearance and cleanliness of store and organizes merchandise displays.
• Stocks forms and brochures (special orders, shop evaluations, gift certificates, consignment, guiding forms, etc.
• Acts on additional directives from managers.
• Promotes the vision and mission of the corporation.

Location / Availability
Applications are always welcome for part time and full time positions are available in Orono and Bar Harbor, Maine.

Qualifications
Requires excellent people skills, solid organizational skills, and an ability to work independently without a supervisor present. A knowledge of outdoor activities, particularly rock and ice climbing, and outdoor equipment or a willingness to rapidly learn is required. Knowledge of local climbing, hiking and paddling helpful. The characteristics we seek are:

• Superior organizational, memory and attention to detail skills.
• Solid outdoor product knowledge and retail experience that is customer service-oriented and sales driven.
• Enjoys and is able to work independently and without regular supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with various audiences.
• Proficient spelling and grammar in order to write product descriptions.
• Performance demonstrating on the job initiative and innovation. Enjoy solving small problems.
• Productive work methods and sound judgment while multi-tasking.
• Ability to work flexible hours (primarily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon - Sat).
• Must be available for all major holidays and school break periods.
• Comfortable with operating computer system to include point of sale system, MS Word, Excel, and Internet.

Benefits:
Wage range: $8.00 - 12.00 / hour plus access to pro-purchase and course discounts.

Benefits

• A great opportunity to work for a grassroots organization that has been a consistent early adopter and supporter of high standards since our inception.
• A chance to spend the summer in beautiful Acadia National Park where “the mountains meet the sea.” Super easy access to climbing, hiking, kayak, biking and running.
• An opportunity to work with and learn from a great group of guides and climbing instructors.
• Eligible for end of season profit sharing bonus.
• Big discounts on climbing and professional courses.
• Opportunities to shadow field courses (rock or ice climbing, winter camping / mountaineering, wilderness medicine, avalanche as season allows).
• Access to pro deals from dozens of outdoor companies and 30% off all in-store purchases.

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

INTERNSHIPS
Start your career. Gain professional experience. Build your resume. Get a future recommendation.

We offer a number of internship opportunities for qualified college and high school students interested in retail business management, marketing, website management, climbing instruction, outdoor leadership and guide service operations. Yes, we are still a place where you can do it all! You will be making real decisions with real consequences. You will be expected to be very motivated, a solid self-starter, detail oriented and willing to work a full schedule. In return, you take home many new skills, experiences and insights that will prove beneficial throughout your career.

Rock Climbing & Adventure Trip Leader Internship
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Acadia Mountain Guides seeks highly motivated individuals to lead coed, week-long rock climbing and adventure trips in Maine and NH for teens. Trips focus primarily on rock climbing but also include group living, wilderness skills, cooperation, independence, and fun. We expect our leaders to be professional and fun-loving with a keen sense for managing risk, problem-solving and responding to group and individual needs. Leaders are on duty 24/7 during field sessions and weeks are generally back to back sessions. Leaders are responsible for preparing equipment and food rations, transport, shuttles, and supervising intra-camp sessions. This position is available as either a regular position or internship.  Many interns use this as a stepping stone to future guiding positions.

Preferred Qualifications
Age 21 or older, significant personal skills in rock climbing, backcountry travel / camping and other outdoor pursuits, experience / expertise teaching rock climbing and outdoor skills, strong interpersonal / leadership skills with teens and pre-teens and a desire to serve as a positive role model, excellent driving record, excellent physical condition, ME Trip Leader license or willing to obtain it, Lifeguard Training, WFA or WFR, and PCIA or AMGA training and certification highly desired. Training available in-house in early June.

All camp staff participate in training and evaluation beginning in June and camps begin in early July. In June we go over wilderness skills, program rules and regulations, initiatives and games, climbing site management, multi-pitch skills, LNT expectations, area familiarization, wilderness first aid, and tons more.

About our Summer Camp Program
A complete description of camp programs may be found at www.climbacadia.org and climbing school programs at www.acadiamountainguides.com. Please familiarize yourself with this information prior to applying.

Location / Availability
This is an 10 – 12 week seasonal, summer position available from mid-June to approximately August 20th. It can be filled as a regular position or as an internship. Instructors should expect to be in the field the majority of July and August with very few days off available. Housing may available at reduced cost.

Benefits

• A great opportunity to work for a grassroots organization that has been a consistent early adopter and supporter of high standards since our inception.
• A chance to spend the summer in beautiful Acadia National Park where “the mountains meet the sea.”  Super easy access to climbing, hiking, kayak, biking and running.
• An opportunity to work with and learn from a great group of guides and instructors.
• Paid internship with a salary that is commensurate with education and experience and nature of position (typical range is $1200.00 – 2500.00).  Interns are eligible for end of season profit sharing bonus. Worker’s comp. paid.
• Big discounts on climbing and professional courses (climbing/ mountaineering, Maine Trip Leader, WMA wilderness medicine, guide training) Courses available in house prior to start of season. 
• Opportunities to shadow field courses (rock or ice climbing, winter camping / mountaineering, wilderness medicine, avalanche as season allows).
• Access to pro deals from dozens of outdoor companies and 30% off all in-store purchases
• Summer socials to make it fun.
• Housing may be available at reduced cost.

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

Climbing School Management Internship
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The ideal climbing school management intern is a highly motivated, detail oriented, self starting individual who will work a full schedule assisting in administration and operation of both the climbing school and the outdoor store.  The internship presents a broad, hands on exposure to the multiple aspects of running a small business with a focus on modern marketing and customer service. It is ideal for someone considering opening a small business.  

Sample Responsibilities

• Provides front line customer service. Answers walk in, phone and email inquiries and processes climbing school reservations.
• Schedules clients and groups with appropriate guide.
• Tracks client payments and guide payroll.
• Inspects and organizes equipment on a daily basis, assists with equipment purchasing.
• Develops material for a monthly electronic newsletter for climbing school and for outdoor retail store. Newsletter promotes upcoming programs, sales events, and includes educational information.
• Distributes electronic newsletter and updating mailing lists and customer records.
• Summarize client evaluations.
• Distributes marketing materials to local communities.
• Develops local marketing events.
• Develops and implements social media campaigns to drive increased customer involvement, build followers and drive online sales.
• Updates our website, Facebook and Twitter with current information, photographs and video.
• Writes product descriptions and other web content, gathering new key words and assisting with key word discovery.
• Creates breathtaking promotional and informative instructional videos.
• Works with web analytics and Google Adwords to improve web optimization.
• Develops in-store point of purchase marketing materials.
• Analyzes the competitive marketplace, including monitoring competitor websites and promotions to recommend areas we can improve upon.
• Attends outdoor retail trade show.

Qualifications

• Desires to work hard and with little supervision in a fast-paced and dynamic small business.
• Is extremely organized, super attentive to detail and have analytical and problem solving skills.
• Is okay spending a major portion of the day inside but looks forward to getting outside to climb and hike during time off.
• Has a good grasp of the English language and grammar and has solid and efficient writing skills. 
• Is professional in appearance, confident, articulate and comfortable speaking with strangers.
• Enjoys writing clever little phrases that will make people want to buy our stuff. 
• Likes to internet surf for outdoor gear and knows why some URL’s always show up then this is the internship for you.
• If you spend half your day on Facebook, can’t resist an on-line gear surfing and want to see how good you are at marketing then we could use your help.
• Experience with internet marketing, search engine optimization and web analytics is preferred, but not required. Proficiency with Mac systems, MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Creative Suite, web analytics, HTML and other web development software is preferred.
  

Location / Availability
It is ten – twelve weeks long beginning in mid June and ending in late August and is based in Bar Harbor, ME.Occasionally we offer a similar internship in the fall, winter and spring. Contact us if interested.

Qualifications
Ideal interns will have completed or be in the process of completing a degree a degree in business management, marketing or recreation management. Other majors will be considered depending upon their resume. The ideal candidate would have an active outdoor lifestyle and a passion for climbing.

Benefits

• A great opportunity to work for a grassroots organization that has been a consistent early adopter and supporter of high standards since our inception.
• A chance to spend the summer in beautiful Acadia National Park where “the mountains meet the sea.”  Super easy access to climbing, hiking, kayak, biking and running.
• An opportunity to work with and learn from a great group of guides and climbing instructors.
• Paid internship with a salary that is commensurate with education and experience and nature of position (typical range is $150.00 – 200.00 per week).  Interns are eligible for end of season profit sharing bonus.
• Big discounts on climbing and professional courses (climbing/ mountaineering, Maine Trip Leader, WMA wilderness medicine, guide training) Courses available in house prior to start of season. 
• Opportunities to shadow field courses (rock or ice climbing, winter camping / mountaineering, wilderness medicine, avalanche as season allows).
• Access to pro deals from dozens of outdoor companies and 30% off all in-store purchases
• Summer socials to make it fun.
• Housing may be available at reduced cost.

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

Web Content and SEO Internship
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Grease up your fingers and get ready. This internship will give you great finger strength for climbing. The Web Content/SEO intern is responsible for developing product content, photos, and awesome keywords for AlpenglowGear.com so that consumers absolutely can’t resist making a purchase.

Responsibilities

• Writing product descriptions and other web content, gathering new key words and assisting with key word discovery.
• Selecting and editing product photos.
• Working with web analytics and Google Adwords to improve web optimization.
• Using product information to develop engaging and informative product and landing pages.
• Becoming familiar with search engine rankings and best practices for improving natural search traffic
• Analyzing the competitive marketplace, including monitoring competitor websites and promotions to recommend areas we can improve upon

This is intended as an unpaid internship designed to provides professional experiences. On occasion, Interns may receive a stipend depending upon the duration and nature of the position. The schedule and length of internship is flexible. It requires 8 to 20 hours per week commitment and may be done during the day or evening. Much of the work may be done from home.

Location
Orono, Maine

Requirements
The web content/SEO intern must be organized, be super attentive to detail and have analytical and problem solving skills. They should enjoy writing clever little phrases that will make people want to buy our stuff.  If you like to internet surf for outdoor gear and know why some URL’s always show up then this is the internship for you. The ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment on your own is a must.

Experience with internet marketing, search engine optimization and web analytics is preferred, but not required. Proficiency with Mac systems, MS Excel, MS Word, Photoshop, web analytics, HTML and other web development software is preferred. Mimimum age: 16

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

Web Marketing and Promotions Internship
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Based in Orono or Bar Harbor, ME the Web Marketing and Promotions Intern will further our electronic marketing presence through mailing list management and social media efforts such as Facebook and Twitter. This internship will also handle other general marketing duties.

This is intended as an unpaid internship designed to provides professional experiences. On occasion, Interns may receive a stipend depending upon the duration and nature of the position. The schedule and length of internship is flexible. It requires 8 to 20 hours per week commitment and may be done during the day or evening. Much of the work may be done from home.

Responsibilities

• Researching the latest social media sites and best practices for us to implement.
• Assisting with the management of Facebook and answering customer posts on Facebook and email.
• Developing and implementing social media campaigns to drive increased customer involvement, build followers and drive online sales.
• Assesses and makes recommendations on other social purchasing media such as GroupOn, etc.
• Cleansing and updating mailing list and customer records.
• Analyzing the competitive marketplace, including monitoring competitor websites and promotions to recommend areas we can improve upon.

Location
Orono, Maine

Internship Requirements
The Marketing and Promotions intern must be organized, be super attentive to detail and have analytical and problem solving skills. If you spend half your day on Facebook, can’t resist an on-line shopping and want to see how good you are at marketing then we could use your help. The ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment on your own is a must.

Experience with internet marketing, search engine optimization and web analytics is preferred, but not required. Proficiency with Mac systems, Mimimum age: 16

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

Educational Outreach Internship
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Ideal opportunity for a motivated college or high school student to gain professional experience.

Based in Orono or Bar Harbor, ME the Educational Outreach Intern will organize, promote and conduct educational and community outreach programs related to outdoor education and promote group and youth climbing programs.

This is intended as an unpaid internship designed to provides professional experiences. On occasion, Interns may receive a stipend depending upon the duration and nature of the position.It requires 8 to 20 hours per week commitment and may be done during the day or evening. The schedule and length of internship is flexible.

Responsibilities

• Contacts schools and organizations regarding educational opportunities through Acadia Mountain Guides and Alpenglow Adventure Sports.
• Visits schools providing information on outdoor gear, outdoor skills, rock or ice climbing.
• Promotes Rock Climbing and Adventure Camp programs.
• Solicits organizations for group rock climbing programs.
• Organizes and promotes monthly in-store educational program. 

Location
Orono, Maine

Requirements
he Educational Outreach intern must be organized, be super attentive to detail and have reasonable proficiency in outdoor sports such as rock climbing, camping, etc. If you enjoy working with youth, then you may be a good fit for this internship. The ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment on your own is a must. Minimum age: 17.

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

Video and Photo Editing Internshipdownload PDF
Based in Orono or Bar Harbor, Maine, the Video and Photo Editing Intern will be tasked with developing promotional video(s) for Acadia Mountain Guides or Alpenglow Adventure Sports and/or organizing and digitizing and slide collection.

This is intended as an unpaid internship designed to provides professional experiences. On occasion, Interns may receive a stipend depending upon the duration and nature of the position. The schedule and length of internship is flexible. It requires 8 to 20 hours per week commitment and may be done during the day or evening. Much of the work may be done from home.

Responsibilities

• Develops video with accompanying voice, music and script as desired for goal.  
• Types of possible projects: 1. Summer camp promotional videos. 2. Climbing School promotional videos. 3. Activity / Product promotional video for store.  4. Educational Video for non-profit organizational use related to instructional climbing skills, wilderness medicine or avalanche education. 5. Photo editing, digitizing and organization.

Location
Orono, Maine

Requirements
The Video and Photo intern must be organized and super attentive to detail. Familiarity with video creating and editing on Macs is obviously a must. Don’t count on much help from us on a video project because we’ve have not done it much so the ability to work on your own, periodically showing us your progress is a must. 

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.

Newsletter Production Internshipdownload PDF
Based in Orono or Bar Harbor, Maine, the Newsletter Production Intern will be tasked with developing monthly newsletters and promotional calendars for Acadia Mountain Guides and Alpenglow Adventure Sports.

This is intended as an unpaid internship designed to provides professional experiences. On occasion, Interns may receive a stipend depending upon the duration and nature of the position. The schedule and length of internship is flexible. It requires 8 to 20 hours per week commitment and may be done during the day or evening. Much of the work may be done from home.

Responsibilities

• Develops a monthly electronic newsletter for climbing school and for outdoor retail store. Newsletter promotes upcoming programs, sales events, and includes educational information.
• Selects and edits photos for newsletters
• Writes and solicits short articles for newsletters
• Distributes newsletter via I Contact media.
• Cleanses and updates contact information

Location
Orono, Maine

Internship Requirements:
The Newsletter Production intern must be organized and super attentive to detail. Familiarity with newsletter formatting and photo editing on Macs is needed alongside solid, efficient writing skills. A good grasp of the English language and grammar is required. Minimum age: 16

To apply
Complete our application (MS Word) Form and return electronically with a letter of interest and resume to Jon Tierney (climb@acadiamountainguides.com). After receiving your application, we will evaluate it and, if you are among the qualified candidates, we will arrange an in-person or phone interview.