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Summer Camp Internship
ORGANIZATION: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
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1 person is interested
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is offering up to two unpaid Summer Camp (School Age) Internships. This intern program is designed to provide undergraduate or graduate college students with an opportunity to gain practical experience teaching students from elementary through middle school. By working with professional Naturalist educators, interns will develop outdoor teaching skills and learn how to incorporate their knowledge of Wisconsin natural history into lesson plans for young students. Schlitz Audubon’s Summer Camp Internship is a challenging and highly rewarding experience for someone considering a career in environmental education.
Summer Camp Interns are expected to maintain professional and communicative relations with parents and guardians of summer camp children. This may include addressing issues as outlined in the Summer Camp Policies & Procedures Manual (as administered by the Director of Summer Camp). Interns report to the Director of Summer Camp.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist Naturalist educators in all aspects of summer camp
Assist in development of summer camp curriculum as needed
Actively participate in all camp related meetings
May spend time working in other departments at the Center to learn all aspects of nature center life
Maintain proficiency in current philosophies of environmental education
Keep all program areas neat, clean and safe
Occasional care and usage of live animals
Other camp assignments in various capacities including: engaging in the creation of camp signage and promotion; materials and equipment preparation and maintenance; support in classrooms and lunch periods; serve as a "greeter" table attendant during the first day of each camp week
Camp leadership skill development can be included at the discretion of the summer camp director and in consultation with the academic advisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate/graduate student in the natural science or education field
Good communication and interpersonal skills including leadership qualities
Basic knowledge of ecology and a desire to learn about environmental education
Current CPR/AED certification from an accredited institution such as the American Heart Association, American Red Cross is required at the time of hire
Must be skilled in computer usage, typical word processing and database interpretation and have the ability to check and answer both email and phone messages on a regular basis
They must be skilled in a variety of scientific equipment such as microscopes, identification guides and sampling nets
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT USE
Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion, outdoors, in all weather conditions and on difficult terrain
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and carry loads
Ability to do moderate physical activity such as hiking, playing outdoor games and limited lifting (under 40 pounds)
HOURS & DURATION
Unpaid, seasonal internships are nine (9) weeks in duration with an expected schedule of 25-35 hours per/week. All programs take place at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Training is provided during the week prior to camp (June 8) and shadowing experienced Naturalist educators during the initial weeks of camp.
The 2015 summer camp program runs from June 15 through August 14.
There are no camps the week of July 4th.
TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to Shelly Rollins at srollins@schlitzaudubon.org with "Summer Camp Intern Position" in the subject line.
More opportunities with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Location:
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect people with nature and inspire them to become responsible stewards of the natural world.
Description
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers a wide range of educational programs for toddlers through senior citizens. Schlitz Audu bon’s sustainable Gold LEED certified Educational Center is situated on 185 acres along the shores of Lake Michigan, just 10 miles north of downtown Milwaukee. We have 6 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and a 60-foot observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan. The nature preserve encompasses nearly all landforms and ecological communities that occur in southeastern Wisconsin, including the lakeshore, woodlands, marshes, prairies, bluffs, ponds and ravines.
Schlitz Audubon is an independent, locally supported partner of National Audubon Society. We work together in the areas of environmental education and avian conservation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd.Milwaukee, WI 53217
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2015
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Summer