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Description
The Sharon Audubon Center is an environmental education center owned and operated by National Audubon Society in a diverse and beautiful setting in northwestern Connecticut.
Position Overview: This internship position is a six month position and runs mid-February through mid-August. Closing date when filled.
Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibilities of the Environmental Education Interns include assisting with the teaching of environmental education programs to school groups. During the month of March, this person(s) will also be heavily involved with the Center's Maple Sugaring Operation.
- During the summer, primary responsibility is to oversee the Sharon Audubon Center Summer Nature Programs for children ages 3-14. Children visit the Center for 2-6 hours each day during weeklong sessions.
- Activities range from discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games. The summer naturalists design the curriculum for these programs and conduct the programs with the help of volunteer assistants.
- Environmental Education Interns are expected to help with other aspects of a nature center, such as helping with special events, wildlife rehabilitation, public education programs, answering requests for information from the public, running the Nature Store, and helping with many other facets of a Nature Center's day to day operation.
Qualifications:
- Completion of at least 2 years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences.
- Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary.
- Summer Naturalists must be confident in leading a group and initiating activities, working independently and team teaching.
- The most important assets are a strong work ethic, natural history background, self-motivation, on-going enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others and with children.
Compensation: Interns have a furnished apartment with shared bedrooms (during the summer), kitchen, bath and living room. Salary is $288.75 per week. Students should arrange for school credit with their advisor beforehand, if applicable.
To Apply:
To be considered for an internship, all applications must be done online (no mailed, faxed or emailed resumes will be accepted.) Use this link to apply. Please be sure to include a cover letter.