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Employment
Internship Opportunites
Environmental
Education Internship
Location: Sharon Audubon
Center, CT
Department:
Immediate Supervisor: Interns
work under the guidance of education staff members. In
addition, the entire staff is available to interns for
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The Sharon Audubon Center is an environmental education
center owned and operated by the National Audubon
Society. This 890-acre sanctuary provides outstanding
learning opportunities in a diverse and beautiful
setting in northwestern Connecticut.
Spring Session
February - May; closing date when filled.
Summer Naturalist
June - August; closing date when filled.
Fall Session
September - December; closing date when filled.
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| Primary
Duties |
Essential Functions:
Interns are involved with all aspects of the operation
of a nature center. The primary responsibility is
environmental education. Interns develop curriculum
materials and teach a wide variety of topics (discovery
walks, pond exploration, birds of prey, reptiles,
insect investigation and more) to on-site and outreach
audiences of all ages. Summer Naturalist Interns will
work mainly with our week-long Explorers Programs.
Interns also help care for the resident reptiles,
hawks and owls in the main exhibit room, and help
admit and care for the injured birds that are brought
to the Center. The resident animals act as ambassadors
for their species and they are an integral part of
our education programs.
Additional duties include creating and maintaining
exhibits, answering requests for information, and
helping with many other facets of a nature center's
day to day operation. Interns may also develop their
own independent project around a chosen field of interest.
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Additional Functions:
Not specified at this time.
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| Relationships |
Internal:
Not specified at this time. |
External:
Not specified at this time.
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| Equipment
(e.g., computer, typewriter, calculator, copy machines,
telephone, etc.) |
Not specified at this time.
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| Qualifications
(e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills) |
Completion of at least two years of college coursework
in environmental studies or related field. Some teaching
experience and/or curriculum development is necessary.
The most important assets are a strong natural history
background, enthusiasm, commitment, a desire to learn,
flexibility, and the ability to work well with others.
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| Physical
and Mental Requirements |
Not specified at this time.
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| Housing
and Salary |
Interns have a furnished suite in the main building
with private bedrooms, and share a kitchen, bath,
and living room. The salary is $248.50/week.
Students should arrange for school credit with their
advisor beforehand.
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| Mission
Statement |
The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve
and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds,
other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit
of humanity and the Earth's biological diversity.
Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal
opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National
Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified
for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability
(handicap) or marital status.
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To be considered for an internship, send a cover letter,
résumé, and
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
Contact:
Jeff Weiler , Environmental Education Specialist
Sharon Audubon Center
325 Cornwall Bridge Road
Sharon, CT 06069
Tel: (860) 364-0520
Fax: (860) 364-5792
E-mail: jweiler@audubon.org
National Audubon Society is an Equal
Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Minorities are encouraged to
apply.
The National Audubon Society offers internships in a number
of other locations;
for more information send E-mail to Human_Resources@audubon.org.
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