Naturalist Summer Intern
Posted
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01/14/2019
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County
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Jackson
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Location
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Maquoketa ,Iowa
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Salary
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$11.00 per hour
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Deadline
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02/25/2019
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Description
This is a part time, seasonal position under the general
supervision of the Environmental Education Coordinator. The intern will
complete approximately 480 hours of service May – August 2019. The intern will assist with environmental
education and interpretation at the Hurstville Interpretive Center and other
sites in Jackson County. The intern may create educational displays and assist
with writing informational articles and press releases. This position requires
sharing weekend and evening program duties. Depending on applicant’s
availability, the position will start sometime in May and end sometime in August.
Assist with the development, organization, and presentation of
environmental education programs for the general public, civic and conservation
groups, youth groups and schools in Jackson County.
Plan, assist and lead activities for summer day camps for youth.
Write news releases and other correspondence related to program
presentation.
Care and maintenance of materials and equipment used for programs.
Open and staff Hurstville Interpretive Center on a shared weekend and evening
basis with other staff.
Perform other duties as directed by the naturalist, EE coordinator or
executive director.
Care for captive animals at the Hurstville Interpretive Center.
Qualifications
Interest in the outdoors and working with all ages. Pursuing career in environmental related degree. One year of college. Valid driver's license.
To Apply
Send completed employment application, cover letter and resume to:
Jessica Wagner, jess@jacksonccb.com