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Description
Montclair State University's School of Conservation has an active Internship Program designed to train outdoor oriented individuals to work in our Residential Environmental Education Program.
Our school is located within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest in the scenic northwestern corner of New Jersey near the Delaware River and Appalachian Trail. Schools from around the tri-state area bring their students to visit our facility for 1-5 days of experiential, outdoor educational activities.
Internship duties include teaching small groups of students (primarily elementary and middle grades) and their teachers environment-related courses in four curriculum areas: Outdoor Pursuits, Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with program equipment and materials, a weekly staff meeting and some additional duties as required.
A typical work week involves 25-30 hours total, of which approximately 10-15 hours involve direct teaching.
Interns will work closely with faculty and graduate assistants to develop the teaching techniques needed to foster the development of an environmentally responsible ethic and ecological literacy in our clients.
Internships include room and board at the School of Conservation and a stipend of $500 per month for 10 months from September to June. The School of Conservation is the internationally recognized environmental field campus of Montclair State University.
Eligibility: Open to college graduates, graduate students, career changers and those reentering the work force.