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Description
MAJORS: Education, natural sciences (e.g., biology, environmental science/studies), social work, or related field
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As part of the Summer Fellowship Program, 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, maintain schoolyard habitat projects at Baltimore City public schools, and teach elementary school-aged students at Baltimore City recreation centers.
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 elementary school-aged students 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 / Must be 21 years of age by program start date (late June)
TIME COMMITMENT/SALARY: Internships begin in June 2008 and finish in August. Interns will work forty hours per week during the summer; the position runs for 7-½ 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
Urban Education Director
Irvine Nature Center
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153