Environmental Education Internship

Posted: August 20, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Environmental Education Internship
Job Type	Internship - Unpaid
Organization	River Bend Nature Center
Job Description	Position Description Title: Fall Environment Education Intern Unpaid Internship: September-November (start and end dates flexible) (Must have availability during the hours of 8:30 am-2:30 pm, primarily Tuesday-Thursday) (Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week is preferred) Reports to: Naturalist/Natural Resources Manager Qualifications / Education / Experience Education/experience with environmental education programs Class D Driver’s license with violation-free driving record. Ability to pass a background check. Means of self-transportation during work hours as needed. Proof of meeting Minnesota requirements regarding auto registration and liability insurance. First aid / CPR / AED certification is a plus. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to: Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with groups and individuals Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperature extremes and weather conditions Withstand the physical demands of the work which involves some lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, reaching, walking, standing, sitting, and computer use Identify, analyze, and solve problems Plan for safety and follow risk management principles Read, write, and communicate in English Work non-standard hours when the need arises Show energy and passion for the River Bend Nature Center’s mission. Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, working as a team with staff and volunteers. Expected Experiences, Outcomes, and Essential Duties Environmental Education Planning and Implementation Help plan and implement school programs to meet state science standards 20% curriculum planning and training with staff and volunteers 80% curriculum implementation with students Environmental education practices and techniques Work with varying age groups Work with students of diverse cultures to understand the natural world Relationships Implement strategies to train and motivate volunteers. Field questions from and cultivate interest in River Bend Nature Center from visitors and trail users. Handle visitor and public input courteously and responsively with respect for differing opinions and maintain positive relationships across sectors. Other Maintain accurate records and data collection to facilitate evaluation, ongoing quality improvement, and inventory of supplies and equipment. Exhibit professionalism and commitment to the River Bend Nature Center mission, guiding principles, and policies. Work as a team to integrate organizational operation objectives and actions. Positive, optimistic attitude and willingness to be flexible and work flexible hours. Keep public and workspaces neat and orderly. Carry out other duties as directed. How to Apply To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by Friday, September 3, 2021, to: Brittany Smith, Naturalist/Natural Resources Manager River Bend Nature Center PO Box 186 Faribault, MN 55021 or email smith@rbnc.org River Bend Nature Center was established in 1978 in Faribault, Minnesota and is a non-profit nature center located on 743 acres which includes maple basswood forests, restored prairies, wetlands and the Straight River. The mission of River Bend Nature Center is to help people discover, enjoy, understand, and preserve the incredible natural world that surrounds us. Through contact with River Bend Nature Center, we envision that people will develop an understanding of natural systems and our connections within them and be inspired to conserve and be stewards of the natural world. River Bend Nature Center provides environmental education, conservation and recreational programs, events, and activities for area schools and the public. Visit year-round to explore ten miles of multi-use trails and an interpretive center open to the public with no entrance fees. Become a member, donate, or learn more at www.rbnc.org
Location	River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault, MN 55021
Expires	2021-09-03
Link	https://rbnc.org/employment-opportunities
MAEE Partner	River Bend Nature Center

Internship - Unpaid

River Bend Nature Center

Location: River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Rd. Faribault, MN 55021

Expires: 2021-09-03

Link: https://rbnc.org/employment-opportunities

MAEE Partner: River Bend Nature Center

Job Description:

Position Description

Title: Fall Environment Education Intern

Unpaid Internship: September-November (start and end dates flexible)

(Must have availability during the hours of 8:30 am-2:30 pm, primarily Tuesday-Thursday)

(Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week is preferred)

Reports to: Naturalist/Natural Resources Manager

Qualifications / Education / Experience

Education/experience with environmental education programs
Class D Driver’s license with violation-free driving record.
Ability to pass a background check.
Means of self-transportation during work hours as needed.
Proof of meeting Minnesota requirements regarding auto registration and liability insurance.
First aid / CPR / AED certification is a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to:

Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with groups and individuals
Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperature extremes and weather conditions
Withstand the physical demands of the work which involves some lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, reaching, walking, standing, sitting, and computer use
Identify, analyze, and solve problems
Plan for safety and follow risk management principles
Read, write, and communicate in English
Work non-standard hours when the need arises
Show energy and passion for the River Bend Nature Center’s mission.
Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, working as a team with staff and volunteers.

Expected Experiences, Outcomes, and Essential Duties

Environmental Education Planning and Implementation

Help plan and implement school programs to meet state science standards
- 20% curriculum planning and training with staff and volunteers
- 80% curriculum implementation with students
Environmental education practices and techniques
Work with varying age groups
Work with students of diverse cultures to understand the natural world

Relationships

Implement strategies to train and motivate volunteers.
Field questions from and cultivate interest in River Bend Nature Center from visitors and trail users.
Handle visitor and public input courteously and responsively with respect for differing opinions and maintain positive relationships across sectors.

Other

Maintain accurate records and data collection to facilitate evaluation, ongoing quality improvement, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
Exhibit professionalism and commitment to the River Bend Nature Center mission, guiding principles, and policies.
Work as a team to integrate organizational operation objectives and actions.
Positive, optimistic attitude and willingness to be flexible and work flexible hours.
Keep public and workspaces neat and orderly.
Carry out other duties as directed.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by Friday, September 3, 2021, to:

Brittany Smith, Naturalist/Natural Resources Manager

River Bend Nature Center

PO Box 186

Faribault, MN 55021

or email smith@rbnc.org

River Bend Nature Center was established in 1978 in Faribault, Minnesota and is a non-profit nature center located on 743 acres which includes maple basswood forests, restored prairies, wetlands and the Straight River. The mission of River Bend Nature Center is to help people discover, enjoy, understand, and preserve the incredible natural world that surrounds us. Through contact with River Bend Nature Center, we envision that people will develop an understanding of natural systems and our connections within them and be inspired to conserve and be stewards of the natural world. River Bend Nature Center provides environmental education, conservation and recreational programs, events, and activities for area schools and the public. Visit year-round to explore ten miles of multi-use trails and an interpretive center open to the public with no entrance fees. Become a member, donate, or learn more at www.rbnc.org