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Description
Irvine Nature Center is seeking interns for the Natural Connections Program.
MAJORS: Natural Sciences, education, social work, or related field
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Natural Connections interns train high school student volunteers to lead fun and interesting, hands-on nature activities with young children in Baltimore City Public Schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
~ Train high school students to conduct nature activities with elementary school students
~ Supervise program delivery / Manage teaching materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
~ Enthusiasm for teaching and working with children
~ Ability to work as part of a team
~ Good communication skills / Strong organizational skills
~ Your own transportation
TIME COMMITMENT: Internships begin in February 2005, and finish in either May 2005 or August 2005. Interns will work nine to thirty hours per week during the school year and forty hours per week during the summer; hours are flexible.
BENEFITS:
~ Education in natural sciences through training and teaching of hands-on activities ~ Direct experience teaching people of diverse ages and backgrounds in an urban setting
~ Contact with professionals in the fields of environmental/natural sciences
~ $7.75 per hour
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to:
Kristy Streett
Irvine Nature Center
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
410-484-2413 phone / 410-484-3573 fax