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Environmental Education Intern

Environmental Education Intern

CompanyNational Audubon Society
LocationBurlington, VT, USA
Salary$16 – $16
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • Course work that focuses on conservation, environmental education, biology, natural history, or a major in education with an interest in alternative forms of education.
  • Reliable transportation to Audubon Vermont.
  • Experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Desire to teach nature-based programming in an outdoor setting, in all weather.
  • Current student or recent graduate.
  • Proven interest in working with children, demonstrated through coursework, volunteering, babysitting, or formal work experience. 0-3 months.
  • Passion for nature and the outdoors.
  • Self-motivated and organized person able to stay on task without direct supervision and to be able to work on multiple projects or education programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver programs in-line with Audubon Vermont operations.
  • Create and maintain nature and environmental education materials.
  • Design age-appropriate curriculum and interpretive guides.
  • Lead programs for people from diverse backgrounds and with lived experiences different from your own.
  • Interact with professional scientists, educators, and advocates at Audubon, as well as other interns and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous related experience in outdoor education a plus.