Environmental Education Internship

03 Aug 2014

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Education volunteer internship is located at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center in Alviso, CA. 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 Living Wetlands program is designed to teach about wetlands and the properties of wetlands including watersheds and water conservation. We need a highly motivated individual who has an interest in education and visitor services and will assist in educating, planning, and developing the Living Wetlands program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You will assist in integrated and field trip programs on and off Refuge grounds 50%
  • Assist with office work and coordination of events and field trips, communicate with educators and perform equipment maintenance, 25%
  • Develop education curriculum for on/off site use, 10%
  • Greet visitors and provide refuge information,15%

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience working with people, especially children
  • Comfortable speaking to the public
  • Upper division college standing or above
  • Organizational skills
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

SKILLS DESIRED

  • Background in environmental education, interpretation, recreation, wildlife biology environmental studies, or other related sciences
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs
  • First aid/CPR certification
  • Willingness to learn
  • Enthusiasm
  • A strong interest in the natural world

REQUIRED COMMITMENT

Must be available 2 weekdays (Monday through Thursday) for a total of 16 hours per week, and a term of 4 to 9 months. Internship begins mid-September.

COMPENSATION

You will be working as a National Wildlife Refuge volunteer, and a small stipend will be available for the duration of the internship. The internship will be provided by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society, a non-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.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Aja Yee, Living Wetlands Program Coordinator, at livingwetlands@sfbws.com.

Position open until filled.