International Wolf Center internships provide interns with the opportunity to gain a strong background in wolf information and experience in conveying this information to the public. Interns conduct a variety of indoor and outdoor wolf and wolf-related education programs. Programs may have as few as two or as many as 200 participants and vary in length from 30 minutes to three hours.
Summer interns work largely with the general public. Interns will also contribute to the programming of the Center through special projects and support work. Projects are selected based on the talents and interests of the intern, as well as the current needs of the Center. Other areas of training include program development, exhibit cleaning and curation.
Duration: May 18, 2020- August 14, 2020 (dates may be somewhat flexible to accommodate academic calendars and programming needs)
Hours: 40+ hours per week including work on evenings, weekends, and holidays
Stipend: $500 per month (off-site housing is included)
Responsibilities:
• Conduct wolf education and natural history programs for the public and groups
• Teach large and small groups as well as answer wolf and natural history questions from visitors
• Lead interpretive hikes and field trips
• Assist in program development for people of all ages
• Respond to wolf information inquiries by phone and e-mail
• Create projects for the education department as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
• Naturalist, field research and wolf behavior training opportunities
• Discounts on International Wolf Center merchandise
Preferred Qualifications:
• BS/BA or coursework in environmental education or related field
• Enrollment in a college or university
• Teaching experience / experience working with the public
• Effective communications skills in working with people of all ages
• High level of self-motivation and enthusiasm
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required
• Valid driver’s license required
Wolf Educator Intern
Posted: November 23, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: International Wolf Center
International Wolf Center internships provide interns with the opportunity to gain a strong background in wolf information and experience in conveying this information to the public. Interns conduct a variety of indoor and outdoor wolf and wolf-related education programs. Programs may have as few as two or as many as 200 participants and vary in length from 30 minutes to three hours.
Summer interns work largely with the general public. Interns will also contribute to the programming of the Center through special projects and support work. Projects are selected based on the talents and interests of the intern, as well as the current needs of the Center. Other areas of training include program development, exhibit cleaning and curation.
Duration: May 18, 2020- August 14, 2020 (dates may be somewhat flexible to accommodate academic calendars and programming needs)
Hours: 40+ hours per week including work on evenings, weekends, and holidays
Stipend: $500 per month (off-site housing is included)
Responsibilities:
• Conduct wolf education and natural history programs for the public and groups
• Teach large and small groups as well as answer wolf and natural history questions from visitors
• Lead interpretive hikes and field trips
• Assist in program development for people of all ages
• Respond to wolf information inquiries by phone and e-mail
• Create projects for the education department as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
• Naturalist, field research and wolf behavior training opportunities
• Discounts on International Wolf Center merchandise
Preferred Qualifications:
• BS/BA or coursework in environmental education or related field
• Enrollment in a college or university
• Teaching experience / experience working with the public
• Effective communications skills in working with people of all ages
• High level of self-motivation and enthusiasm
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required
• Valid driver’s license required
International Wolf Center internships provide interns with the opportunity to gain a strong background in wolf information and experience in conveying this information to the public. Interns conduct a variety of indoor and outdoor wolf and wolf-related education programs. Programs may have as few as two or as many as 200 participants and vary in length from 30 minutes to three hours.
Summer interns work largely with the general public. Interns will also contribute to the programming of the Center through special projects and support work. Projects are selected based on the talents and interests of the intern, as well as the current needs of the Center. Other areas of training include program development, exhibit cleaning and curation.
Duration: May 18, 2020- August 14, 2020 (dates may be somewhat flexible to accommodate academic calendars and programming needs)
Hours: 40+ hours per week including work on evenings, weekends, and holidays
Stipend: $500 per month (off-site housing is included)
Responsibilities:
• Conduct wolf education and natural history programs for the public and groups
• Teach large and small groups as well as answer wolf and natural history questions from visitors
• Lead interpretive hikes and field trips
• Assist in program development for people of all ages
• Respond to wolf information inquiries by phone and e-mail
• Create projects for the education department as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
• Naturalist, field research and wolf behavior training opportunities
• Discounts on International Wolf Center merchandise
Preferred Qualifications:
• BS/BA or coursework in environmental education or related field
• Enrollment in a college or university
• Teaching experience / experience working with the public
• Effective communications skills in working with people of all ages
• High level of self-motivation and enthusiasm
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required
• Valid driver’s license required