Remote-Ready Interpretive Programs Intern II

County of San Mateo; California; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

County of San Mateo Parks is seeking a part-time Interpretive Specialist Intern (20 hours/week) for the Department’s Interpretive Division. The role focuses on environmental education and community engagement, coordinating events and producing interpretive content for social media and partnerships.

The intern will assist in organizing programs, creating materials, and supporting division activities. Remote work portions are possible; in-person duties at San Mateo County Parks are required, with

Qualifications

• Interest and enthusiasm for the environment.
• Experience in planning and coordinating projects and events
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in a formal public setting
• Flexible, deadline-driven and customer service oriented
• Culturally competent in working with diverse communities
• Knowledge of, or interest in, furthering equity, diversity, and inclusion goals
• Excellent organizational skills in handling multiple and competing priorities
• Collaborative and able to maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations and other partners
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction; as well as, collaboratively as part of a team
• Skills in computer systems and applications, such as the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Zoom, social media platforms, Canva, etc.
• Experience working with environmental education or outreach programs is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Current students are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and co-leading programs/events for the general public
• Creating interpretive materials and content for the Department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Environment enthusiasm

Event planning

Public speaking

Written communication

Flexible / deadline-driven

Cultural competence

Equity inclusion

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Office

Zoom

Canva

Social media platforms

Environmental education/outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Current students encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Canva

Social media

Job description

County of San Mateo Parks is seeking a part-time Interpretive Specialist Intern (20 hours/week) for the Department’s Interpretive Division. The role focuses on environmental education and community engagement, coordinating events and producing interpretive content for social media and partnerships.

The intern will assist in organizing programs, creating materials, and supporting division activities. Remote work portions are possible; in-person duties at San Mateo County Parks are required, with