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Description
Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center is searching for Naturalist Interns for the 2005-2006 academic year, with summer jobs available from June 13, 2005 to July 29, 2005.
The OEC is an operating unit of the Glen Helen Ecology Institute of Antioch College, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It is situated on a beautiful nature preserve spanning over 1,000 acres of protected forests, wetlands, and prairies. Geological features include valleys formed by glacial melt waters, cascades, ledges, and the natural spring from which the neighboring village gets its name. Facilities include a small museum, staff housing, day lodge, and nationally recognized raptor rehabilitation center. We are recruiting Naturalist Interns for terms lasting from August through December and January through June. Summer jobs are available. Transportation is the responsibility of interns, and the village is within walking distance. We are not able to host children or pets. Although interns are accepted from all over the world, fluent English skills are necessary.
Benefits include:
>Earn 10 graduate or 12 undergraduate credits through Antioch College
> length of stay is 4 to 6 months with possible extension as an executive intern at end of term review
>Opportunity to work with birds of prey at our Raptor Center
>Tuition waived for duration of internship
>$260/ month stipend >Room and board, including vegetarian and vegan friendly meals during the week.
Qualifications
>High energy level
>Strong love for nature
>Enjoys working with children
>Minimum of two years college
Responsibilities
>Teach environmental education curriculum to visiting school groups as part of the Residential program
>Lead educational hikes that focus on: Environmental problem- solving, Geology, Stream study, Raptor ecology, and Living history.
To apply, please contact:
Susan Kamins,
Director of Residential Programs,
1075 St. Route 434,
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Phone: (937) 767-7648
Fax:(937) 767-6655
skamins@antioch-college.edu. Or visit us on the web and download an application form. Positions are open until filled. Preference is given to early applicants.