Non-Profit

Seasonal News Intern – The Harpswell Anchor (Harpswell, Maine)

Deepa Fadnis
Anchor opens applications for 2026 internship

To apply, email a resume and two samples each of photography and writing to Editor J.W. Oliver at joliver@harpswellanchor.org. The deadline for applications is March 6.

The Harpswell Anchor is seeking a news intern for the 2026 summer break. This 12-week internship, with pay and housing, offers an opportunity to gain real-world experience and mentorship from a team of veteran journalists.

Junior standing in a postsecondary journalism program and experience from a past internship and/or student journalism is preferred for this competitive internship. Students of multimedia journalism and photojournalism are encouraged to apply.

The intern will assist with the Anchor’s news coverage. They will report on community events, write features and contribute to coverage of local government. They may work on social media and special projects, staff Anchor events and complete miscellaneous tasks as needed.

The Harpswell Anchor is a nonprofit community news organization with an award-winning website and monthly print edition. The news team includes two full-time journalists and numerous freelancers and volunteers.

The intern will receive free housing, Maine’s minimum wage of $15.10 per hour for up to 40 hours per week, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate of 72.5 cents per mile. The successful applicant must have a driver’s license and reliable vehicle, and must be available nights and weekends. Start and end dates negotiable.

Business Administration internship

Adam Chiara

Our Business Administration internship provides students hands-on experience with helping run a small, but very high functioning, sports focused business. In this role they would gain experience in:

  • Customer Service – Learn how to create meaningful relationships with our 1300+ customers/families of enrolled campers. We pride ourself on our hospitality standards and meeting the needs of our clients
  • Human Resources – Help with the onboarding of 130+ seasonal staff members, helping ensure that we meet Federal and state regulatory requirements
  • Multifaceted Logistics – Help with the day to day operations of ensuring our residential summer camp program runs smoothly. We will teach our systems, and our interns will take responsibility for them
  • Finance – Get exposure to the recording and management of cash flow/spending. If the succesful intern has a personal interest, they can also get experience in retail management through our onsite camp store.
  • Hands on Supervision – While applicants would be given full responsibility, they would be under the constant supervision and support of experienced industry professionals

The role/position requires students to join us in Massachusetts between May 26 and Aug 13. We provide comfortable housing and food for the duration of employment, in addition to a salary and travel stipend. We are particularly interested in connecting with any female applicants, as we are confident most would be excited about the unique community we have created, and how we positively impact and uplift female youth athletes.

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