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Environmental Education & Live Animals Intern
ORGANIZATION: Minnesota Children's Museum
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4 people are interested
Position Summary
This position is responsible for conducting live and non-live animal education programs for Museum visitors. The intern will use the Museum’s collection of live animals to spark visitors’ interest in the natural world. In addition to programming, the intern will be responsible for providing quality care to the Museum’s live animals. By successfully completing these tasks, the intern will become familiar with common practice and procedures in an animal care, enhance their public speaking and customer service skills, as well as learn how to utilize live animals for educational purposes.
Major Job Accountabilities
This is an estimate of the duties to be included in the internship. The exact duties and projects will be determined by mutual agreement of the intern and museum staff. All duties will be carried out with the direction and supervision of Museum Programs staff.
% of Time
45 % Facilitate drop-in, interactive live and non-live animal programming for museum visitors.
45 % Assist in the care of painted turtles, box turtles, corn snake, fox snake, rats, and mice.
10 % Assist with program observation/development/research, and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
1. High school diploma and some post secondary coursework in environmental studies, biology, environmental education, natural sciences or a related field.
2. Ability to organize time and work independently, follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner.
3. Skill in coordinating tasks and projects.
4. Comfort with public speaking.
5. Computer skills, including word processing.
6. Ability to work well with people.
7. Interest in working with young children and animals mandatory.
8. Experience working with young children and animals preferred.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and online application to Kim Nienstedt, Volunteer Services Specialist at knienstedt@mcm.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until November 14th, 2014. Online applications can be found on the MCM Internship page at www.mcm.org/internships.
Position is 10-12 hours per week for 4-5 months (January-May, some flexiblity on dates). 170 hour commitment in Spring/Winter 2014.
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About Minnesota Children's Museum
Location:
10 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: Sparking children's learning through play! Our vision: "Kids play more. Adults do, too. We thrive as a happier, healthier and more innovative community through the radiant power of play."
Description
Minnesota Children's Museum is dedicated to providing children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. Through immersive exhibits and programs, the museum emphasizes play as a critical ingredient in every child’s development and instills a life-long love of learning by nurturing the real-world skills children need to become engaged citizens in the future.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10 West 7th StreetSt. Paul, MN 55102
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2014
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- General Education
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 months total; 170 hours total; 10-12 hours/week