Education Intern

biologicaldiversity; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Paid sick days accrual

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

Center for Biological Diversity is seeking an Education Intern to support the Population and Sustainability program. The role involves creating educational resources and coordinating outreach for K-12 audiences, aligned to standards, with a focus on reducing plastic waste and advancing biodiversity goals.

The intern will collaborate with a diverse team, contribute to campaign materials, and gain experience in education and outreach within a non-profit conservation context.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people.
• Experience or training in education and aligning activities to academic standards.
• Passion for protecting biodiversity and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Create age-appropriate educational resources and classroom activities for K-12 audiences using campaign content.
• Develop a Simplify the Holidays program to reduce plastic use in a K-12 environment.
• Conduct research related to the use of plastics in schools, Scout troops, and other K-12 environments.
• Assist with campaign outreach and dissemination of resources to K-12 educators.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Time management

Organization

Research skills

Education

Background in K-12 education

Job description

Job Title: Education Intern

Program: Population and Sustainability

Employment Type: [ ] Salary [X] Hourly (non-exempt – this position is eligible for over time)

[X] Part-time [ ] Full-time

[X] Temporary [ ] Regular

Reports to: Senior Campaigner

Direct Reports to this position: N/A

Salary Range: $18.07/hr

Location: Remote

Is this position in the Bargaining Unit? [ ] Yes [X] No

ABOUT THE CENTER

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Education Intern supports the work of the Population and Sustainability program. The program tackles the upstream causes of the wildlife extinction crisis by addressing our current endless growth economic model. We fight for solutions that advance justice, equity, health, and a compassionate world where both people and wildlife can thrive.

The Education Intern will advance our Simplify the Holidays and Endangered Species Condoms campaigns by creating educational resources, building partnerships, and furthering engagement to address the often-overlooked upstream drivers of the climate crisis with K-12 educators. The intern should have a background in education or experience with aligning activities to academic standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with team members to create age-appropriate educational resources and classroom activities for K-12 audiences using content from our Simplify the Holidays and Endangered Species Condoms campaigns.
• Work with team members to develop a Simplify the Holidays program to reduce plastic consumption and waste during the holidays dedicated to a K-12 environment.
• Conduct research related to the use of plastics in schools, Scout troops, and other K-12 environments.
• Assist with campaign outreach and dissemination of resources to K-12 educators.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Likes working in collaboration with a diverse group of people
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• Experience working with a team and independently
• Detail oriented and good time management skills
• Excellent organization and computer skills
• Strong writing and research skills
• A passion for and knowledge of protecting biodiversity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Background in K-12 education
• Familiarity with K-12 academic standards
• Experience working in curriculum development
• Experience communicating about complex issues in simple language

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working schedule is Monday-Friday, schedule will be determined with your supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion.

In the following sections you can see how often you might do each of the following:

Cognitive

Ability to process and analyze information: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Exchange accurate information: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Communicate and express oneself with others: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Interaction with other colleagues: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [ ] Rarely [] Occasionally [ X ] Frequently

Physical

Reading (ingest data): [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Working on a computer: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Typing: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Writing by hand: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Sitting: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Walking: [ X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Standing: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Hiking: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Climbing up or down stairs: [ X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently (if by an office)

Bending: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Squatting: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Reaching overhead: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Repetitive motions: [ X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Ability to drive: [ X] Rarely [] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Location Conditions

In person required (versus remote work): [ X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Travel required: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Night or weekend work: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Work in outdoor conditions: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Other? _________________ [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

BENEFITS For all temporary staff

• 403(b) plan.
• Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

JEDAI STATEMENT

The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered.

Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt

Applicable Exemption: N/A

• Reasoning behind this classification: Transactional administrative work with minimal discretion, work is predominately routine in nature and the output can generally be standardized in relation to a given period of time.