Environmental Edcuation Intern - Pointers Connect Internship Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION                           

Position: Environmental Education Intern       

Reports to: Education Coordinator

Status:  Summer Semester 2018; 150 hours                                                   

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for development, implementation and execution of Education priority project

·        Provide educational tours and programs to the public.

·        Develop and execute environmental education programs to all ages.

·        Teach environmental education programs to summer student program.

·        Assist with coordination of volunteers.

·        Aid in marketing of educational programs for the public.

·        Maintain inventory of educational supplies.

·        Provide visitors to the Gardens with information and support.

·        Assist with plant database development, used to educate the public.

·        Assist with event activities.

 

Work Hours:  Daytime, some weekends and evening hours.

 

Education and/or Work Experience:  Experience working on teams is desirable. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

 

Other Qualifications:

·        Able to work independently and within small work teams.

·        Good interpersonal skills.

·        Friendly and outgoing.

·        Attention to detail.

·        Self-motivated and hardworking.

·        Passion about people, nature and education.

Physical Requirements:

·       Able to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, pull, push, sit, grab, and lift and carry (up to 50 lbs.) daily in all weather conditions.

To apply:  Send cover letter and resume to info@monkgardens.org.  For questions call 715-261-6309.