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Description
Irvine Nature Center is seeking interns for the Natural Connections Summer Fellowship Program.
MAJORS: Education, natural sciences (e.g., biology, environmental science/studies), social work, or related field
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As part of the Summer Fellowship Program, college interns serve as project leaders for teams of high school students. The purpose of the Summer Fellowship Program is to offer high school students opportunities to conduct research on environmental issues of interest and maintain schoolyard habitat projects installed during the school year at Baltimore City public schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
~ Train high school students to conduct nature activities with elementary school students
~ Serve as "site leaders" facilitating schoolyard maintenance
~ Assist high school students with science research projects
~ Teach children at recreation centers
~ Supervise program delivery / Manage teaching materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
~ Enthusiasm for teaching and working with children and teens
~ Ability to work as part of a team
~ Good communication skills / Strong organizational skills
~ Your own transportation
TIME COMMITMENT/SALARY: Internships begin in June 2005 and finish in August 2005. Interns will work forty hours per week during the summer; the position runs for 7- weeks. Interns are paid $8.50 per hour.
BENEFITS:
~ Education in natural sciences through training and teaching of hands-on activities
~ Direct experience working with people of diverse ages and backgrounds in an urban setting
~ Opportunity to participate in outdoor adventure activities (e.g., hiking, camping, canoeing)
~ Contact with professionals in the fields of environmental/natural sciences and education
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to:
Kristy Streett
Irvine Nature Center
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
410-484-2413 phone / 410-484-3573 fax