Spring and Summer Education Internships at Audubon Society of Portland

Environmental Education SPRING Internship Audubon Society of Portland (Summer position is below)

Introduction

Join the education team of the Audubon Society of Portland and lead groups of kids eager to learn about the region’s wild areas and wildlife.  Gain the experience needed to lead tours of our sanctuary to elementary age children.  Assist with our school programs and field trips to Mount St. Helens, Ape Caves, Beacon Rock and the Oregon Coast. 

Responsibilities

·         Lead Sanctuary Tours for elementary children

·         Assist with in-school programs and fieldtrips

·         Special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Open to 3rd or 4th  year college students or recent graduates who are interested in teaching about the environment and who enjoy working with children. Must be positive, enthusiastic, responsible, a team player and possess good communication skills. Background or experience in education, environmental education, natural sciences, biology, or other related fields preferred. 

Time Commitment

This is a full or part- time program from March 29, 2009– June 11, 2010 (negotiable)

Program Perks

Sign up with Portland Audubon as an Intern and you will get:

College credit (Check with your university) Experience teaching and developing environmental education programs with one of the oldest, most respected environmental organizations in the Northwest Knowledge of the ecology of the Pacific Northwest $120 stipend per week worked (Full-time) Possible extension of internship into the summer

To Apply

Please send (by mail only) a cover letter and résumé with references to:                     

Audubon Society of Portland  Attn: Sarah Swanson                     

SPRING Education Internship                     

5151 NW Cornell Rd                     

Portland OR  97210-1081

Deadline is March 5, 2010.  Applications are encouraged prior to deadline.

For more information look on www.audubonportland.org or call Sarah Swanson at 971-222-6120. 

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Environmental Education SUMMER Internship Audubon Society of Portland

Introduction

Join the Education Team of the Audubon Society of Portland and tour the Pacific Northwest with youth eager to learn about the region’s wild areas and wildlife. Day Camps are based in beautiful Forest Park in Portland, Oregon. Weeklong overnight Summer Camps are based in a variety of settings including the coast, Mount Hood and the San Juan Islands. Instructors work as a team, implementing innovative hands-on environmental education programs according to weekly educational themes.

Requirements

Open to 3rd or 4th year college students or recent graduates who are interested in gaining experience and teaching about the environment and who enjoy working with children. Must be positive, enthusiastic, responsible, a team player, and possess good communication skills. Background or experience in education, environmental education, natural sciences, biology, or other related fields preferred. Must be CPR and First Aid certified by start date

Time Commitment

This is a full-time 11-week program from June 21 – September 3, 2010 (one or two weeks, of your choice, off during the summer). Earlier start dates are possible.

Program Perks

Sign up with Portland Audubon as an Intern and you will get:

College credit (Check with your University) Experience teaching and developing environmental education programs Knowledge of the ecology of the Pacific Northwest $120 stipend per week worked

 

To Apply

Please send (by mail only) a cover letter and a résumé with two references to: Audubon Society of Portland    Attn: Sarah Swanson SUMMER Education Internship 5151 NW Cornell Rd Portland OR  97210-1081

Deadline is April 5, 2010.  Applications encouraged prior to deadline.

 

 

 

 

Sarah Swanson

Camp Director/ Onsite Program Coordinator

Audubon Society of Portland

971-222-6120