Join the Trailhead Team

You could be a part of the Trailhead team! If you would like to work for Trailhead, review the following job descriptions to learn more about our positions. If you have any questions, please contact Elayna Coleman at colemaner@appstate.edu.

Graduate Intern

The Trailhead Graduate Intern assists with planning logistics for the Trailhead Experience, as well as training and supervising the student leadership team. As part of the core leadership team, the graduate intern works closely with professional staff and the Student Director throughout the summer. Eligible candidates for this position must be actively pursuing a master’s degree, able to work 20 hours per week during the summer (with additional hours needed during the week of Trailhead), and able to work in person on the Boone campus. If you are interested in applying for the Graduate Intern role, please contact Elayna Coleman at colemaner@appstate.edu. View the full Graduate Intern description.

Student Director

The Trailhead Student Director assists with planning and marketing the Trailhead Experience, training Student Guides, and various aspects of the program over the summer. As part of the core leadership team, the Student Director works closely with professional staff and the Graduate Intern throughout the spring and summer. Eligible candidates for this position must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree, able to work 10 hours per week during the summer (with additional hours needed during the week of Trailhead), and able to work in person on the Boone campus. View the full Student Director description.

The application for our 2025 Student Director is now open! Apply by January 3, 2025.

Student Guide

Trailhead Student Guides play an important role in welcoming new students to the App State and Boone community. Through the spring training process, the Trailhead leadership team will match all guides to a co-leader. Together, co-leaders will be responsible for leading dialogue, service activities, and various other leadership-building activities for a small group of 8-9 students. Students selected to serve as Trailhead Guides will attend multiple training meetings in the spring semester, as well as an immersive training weekend immediately before the Trailhead program. View the full Student Guide description.

The application for our 2025 Student Guides will open January 13, 2025.