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Description
Interested in making a difference in a "wild" setting? Then look no further than the Environmental Education/Interpretation internship at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge!
Parker River is located on Plum Island on the Northeastern Coast of Massachusetts, and provides critical beach, dune, maritime forest and salt marsh habitat for wildlife. The Refuge also offers a variety of educational programs and opportunities for the public, and is in need of enthusiastic, motivated individuals to teach others about wildlife and conservation.
Internship duties would include leading educational and interpretive programs for school groups and the public, assisting with teacher workshops and special events, leading summer camp activities, and developing curriculum and outdoor programming.
Applicants should have or be pursuing a degree in the natural resources or education field. Prior experience educating in an outdoor setting is preferred, but not required.
This is a full time internship starting on May 27th, 2008 and running until August 16th, 2008. Housing may be available and a weekly stipend is provided.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references either via email, mail, or fFax.
Kate Toniolo
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
6 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950 x-978-465-2807
Application Deadline is April 28th, 2008