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Description
~ The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a non-profit organization created to engage public support for Cuyahoga Valley National Park and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. ~
The Conservancy and the National Park Service (NPS) work in partnership to manage the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC). Programs at CVEEC are designed to educate and inspire youth and adults in a 500 acre natural setting.
During the summer months, the Conservancy offers a variety of day and overnight camps for children ranging in ages 6-17. Our goal is for campers to learn more about the environment, the arts, themselves, and their world. We stress individual growth and group cooperation in residential and day camp settings. Join us for an exciting summer, where every week is a new adventure. Please check out the variety of summer camps we offer for youth on our website.
Position Overview
This is an intense, but highly rewarding experience; expect to work 50-60 hours per week, and weekend work will be required.
The ten-month internship term is August 10, 2015 through June 3, 2016 with a substantial winter break. Interns are not responsible for students after the conclusion of evening programs, and supervisory responsibility is shared at all times with teachers from participating schools.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a comprehensive 3-week training and attend weekly professional development workshops.
- Work collaboratively with the CVEEC team to conduct programming for groups.
- Lead morning, afternoon and evening instructional units on natural history, human history and environmental appreciation using the field, labs, and activity areas.
- Teach day programs and participate in our special programming.
- Participate in sessions and complete assignments in the academic program at EE.
- Contribute to other aspects of operations at a residential environmental education center, as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with the CVEEC team to conduct programming for groups.