Interpretation and Environmental Education Internships

20 Nov 2013

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is looking for two interns to develop and implement interactive educational and interpretive programs for visitors to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. These volunteer internships are located at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso, CA.

The internships are provided by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS), a not-for-profit working with the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The primary mission of SFBWS is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the San Francisco Bay and its natural history, and to conserve and preserve the remaining bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.

The Environmental Education Center provides free programs to schools and the public, while teaching about the local wildlife, conservation, and how to help the environment. The Watershed Watchers and Living Wetlands programs are designed to reduce pollution in urban runoff and connect people with nature and their watersheds.

Responsibilities
  • Must perform and prepare for educational and interpretive programs on and off Refuge grounds for a variety of groups and age levels (scouts, preschool, families, etc).
  • Assist with the development of new programs and lesson plans.
  • Aid in research to maintain the creativity and quality of programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • A valid driver’s license, and at least two years of experience or college work in a related field (Education, Environmental Science, Biology, Zoology, etc) are required. Pursuit of a degree in a related field is desirable.
  • Must have good public speaking skills and be able to work independently and follow directions.
  • Must have a strong interest in the natural world.
  • High energy, enthusiasm, organization, and excellent time management skills are a plus.
Required Commitment

Must be available Saturday or Sunday and one week day for a total of 16 hours per week, and a term of 4 months, with the possibility of extending the internship.

Compensation

Interns will be working as National Wildlife Refuge volunteers, and a small stipend will be available for the duration of the internship.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Julie Kahrnoff, Interpretive Specialist, at julie.kahrnoff [at] sfbws [dot] com.