Provide an incredible experience for children at Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods in Southwest Michigan. Lake of the Woods and Greenwood’s program fosters children’s decision-making, independence, and social growth.
Interns will exercise many professional skills, including:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Lesson planning
Employment Dates: June 5th – August 8th, 2026.
Compensation: Salary, travel stipend, and internship credit; housing, meals, WIFI, and laundry are included throughout the internship.
Job Responsibilities: Staff at Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods work in a dual role: Staff live with and care for children aged 6-15 and instruct in one of our nearly 60 activity areas for children to participate in. Staff work in team-oriented settings, collaborating with other staff and leadership throughout the program to ensure a positive experience for the children, applying academic and professional skills and goals.
Qualifications: Ideal applicants have completed one year of college/university in a related field (e.g. psychology, social work, education, recreation, sports management) and have experience working with children in a formal or informal setting.
We are seeking fun, caring, energetic, and hard-working college and graduate students for the summer of 2026.
