Environmental Education Internship
Environmental Education Internship
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Shavers Creek Environmental Center is currently accepting applications for a part-time Environmental Education Internship.
Shavers Creek Environmental Education Interns become an integral part of the staff and participate in many aspects of the nature centers operation. A two-week orientation and training period is followed by a variety of teaching opportunities in both day and residential settings. Interns develop and teach ecology-based lessons for K to 4th grade on and off site with our school day programming.
At Outdoor School which is a 4-day residential camp for local 5th grade students interns become Learning Group Leaders for 2 to 3 weeks over the fall. In this role interns facilitate hands-on lessons and guided exploration of the natural world with a curriculum that supports the Pennsylvania education standards.
Interns work with all ages and with a variety of groups including public and private schools organizations clubs and the public. Program areas provide each intern with an opportunity to work in planning delivering and evaluating the centers educational and recreational offerings.
Other opportunities include:
- Assisting with live animal training and care
- Working with volunteers
- Contributing to the centers social media platforms
- Maintaining trails and restoring habitats
- Collecting and submitting data for citizen science projects
- Fostering sustainable initiatives at the center.
Successful candidates have a strong desire to teach and share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the natural world. A background in education or the natural sciences is helpful but not necessary. Benefits include professional guidance and on-site housing at our intern house nestled in the woods away from park visitors. Average work week is 40 to 45 hours.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
