Job Description

Public Education-Responsible for presenting programs each day to the general public and special group tours along with giving guided tours.

Special Programming-The education department at the refuge is in charge of organizing programs for special animal holidays such as World Wildlife Day, Animal Rights Day, Tiger Day, etc. The intern will assist in planning and presenting programs on these special days.

Research-Responsible for researching and developing programming according to National Association for Interpretation guidelines (Education Coordinator will cover the guidelines during training).

School Groups-Responsible for assisting with organizing/presenting school groups both at the refuge and offsite locations

Advancing Education- Multiple opportunities for the intern to further their education during their 6-month stay.

Educational Writing-Responsible for writing education articles for the website, blog posts, and newsletter.

Wayside exhibits-The intern will assist in research and planning for wayside exhibits for the refuge

Summer Day Camps-Responsible for assisting with summer day camps including the planning and presenting of programs and activities

Animal Safety Training-The intern will participate in the first 2 weeks of safety training in order to have a better understanding of the animal care, safety protocols, food preparation, etc.

Special Events-Responsible for assisting with special events wherever help is needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field (Education, Communications, Wildlife Interpretation, Life Sciences, etc.) proficiency in Microsoft Word applications, experience working with all age groups of children preferred. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Please email cover letter, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation