Great Lakes Environmental Education Intern

Environment for the Americas; Town of Mayville (WI); In loco; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Training travel stipend

Gear stipend

Descrizione del lavoro

Environment for the Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers through the Great Lakes Visitor Engagement and Environmental Education Internship.

The position includes field and office work with Mayville, Wisconsin as the primary location and a secondary site in Madison, WI. Compensation is $21/hour for 40 hours per week over 39 weeks, plus a $1,000 training travel stipend and a $200 gear stipend.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Field of study in natural resources, conservation, wildlife biology, parks and recreation or related area; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in education, instruction, outreach, or related area with strong interest in natural resource conservation.

Mansioni

• Deliver community-based education and outreach related to Great Lakes ecosystems.
• Assist with on-site volunteer activities and off-site outreach events.
• Plan and deliver interpretive programs, including Junior Ranger activities on- and off-site.
• Educate K-12 students and youth on wildlife and habitat conservation at various sites.
• Develop educational displays, lesson plans, and interpretive materials for outreach.
• Assist with habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and volunteer events.
• Participate in training and monitoring projects as opportunities arise.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organizational skills

Education outreach

Independent work

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework

Descrizione del lavoro

Environment for the Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers through the Great Lakes Visitor Engagement and Environmental Education Internship.

The position includes field and office work with Mayville, Wisconsin as the primary location and a secondary site in Madison, WI. Compensation is $21/hour for 40 hours per week over 39 weeks, plus a $1,000 training travel stipend and a $200 gear stipend.