Environmental Education Internship with the Golden Gate Audubon Society

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Golden Gate Audubon's Eco-Oakland Program is seeking dedicated individuals who wish to obtain valuable experience providing environmental education for underserved students in the East Oakland community. We have openings for two or three interns, depending on time commitments.

Golden Gate Audubon is one of the Bay Area's oldest conservation organizations. Founded in 1917, Golden Gate Audubon is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitats, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. The Eco-Oakland Program offers year-round, hands-on environmental education to elementary school students, their families, and their community in East Oakland. Golden Gate Audubon staff and volunteers work with teachers, students, and their families to explore and conserve local wildlife habitats throughout the Oakland watershed--from the classroom to the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean.

Intern Responsibilities and Duties:

· Lead indoor and outdoor activities with third- through fifth-grade students at their schools;

· Lead outdoor activities with students and their families during field trips around the Bay. Sites include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Muir Beach, Alcatraz Island, and Lion Creek in Oakland;

· Lead marsh restoration activities at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline; and

· Proper maintenance of program equipment and materials.

Terms:

· Desired start date: immediately

· Desired commitment: three months to one year

· A minimum time commitment of one day per week (Monday through Friday) is required. In addition, the intern(s) may work some Saturdays.

· Program hours: Between two and four hours per workday, depending on schedule. Activities generally occur between 9.00am and 6.00pm.

· Compensation: The intern positions are unpaid, but Golden Gate Audubon will reimburse interns for travel costs to and from program sites

Professional references will be given to committed interns after a reasonable term.

To apply, send a brief cover letter and resume, including available time commitments, to Michael Martin, Golden Gate Audubon's Volunteer and Membership Development Coordinator, at mmartin@goldengateaudubon.org . For more information call 510.843.7295.