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1 person is interested
Conservation Education Internship with the World Center for Birds of Prey
ORGANIZATION: The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
The ability to clearly communicate scientific principles is crucial
in furthering the impact and understanding of conservation efforts.
Join our team of informal educators to hone this critical skill and help save endangered species. Interns interpret current global conservation efforts while guiding children in critical thinking and through the scientific process.
As a Conservation Education Intern, your duties may include, but are not limited to:
Lead tours of the World Center for Birds of Prey for students, primarily elementary level
Connect guests from all over the world with our conservation efforts
Develop lesson plans and/or activities to strengthen our education program
Participate in an ongoing habitat restoration project
Schedule: Must be available weekly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 10am - 2pm.
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to:
Curtis Evans, Education Coordinator
CEvans@peregrinefund.org
Applications are due by 12:00 PM on Monday, January 27th, 2020
More opportunities with The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
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About The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
Location:
5668 W. Flying Hawk Ln., Boise, ID 83709, US
Mission Statement
To conserve birds of prey worldwide.
Description
The Peregrine Fund was founded in 1970 by Professor Tom Cade at Cornell University to help save the Peregrine Falcon from the brink of extinction.
In 1984, The Peregrine Fund consolidated its operations and established the World Center for Birds of Prey on a scenic hilltop in Boise, Idaho. The 580-acre campus consists of the:
- Business offices of The Peregrine Fund
- Breeding facilities for endangered birds of prey
- Velma Morrison Interpretive Center
- Herrick Collections Building, which houses:
- Research Library
- The Archives of Falconry
The Peregrine Fund is actively involved in conservation worldwide in North America, Neotropics, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. At the Interpretive Center we aim to share past and present programs in order to inspire the public to look towards the future of birds of prey species.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5668 W. Flying Hawk LaneBoise, ID 83709
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available weekly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 10am - 2pm.
- Must have reliable transportation to the site.