Start Date: June 12, 2018

End Date: August 18, 2018 (exact dates are flexible)

Hours: 40 hours/week; Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 - 4:30 and occasional evenings

Compensation: $200/week;  Housing is provided at the Cable Community Farm, 1 mile from the Museum. The intern must provide his or her own transportation.

Duties:

• Develop curriculum for and teach Junior Naturalist programs for children in grades K-6.
• Research and become familiar with the ecology of native pollinator gardens.
• Plan and lead a variety of pollinator workshops and garden work days at the Cable Community Farm.
• Interact with Museum visitors as an exhibit docent.
• Assist with special events like fundraisers and the 4th of July parade.
• Write articles for the Museum’s publications.
• Contribute to the Museum’s social media outlets, including Facebook.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of college completed in natural sciences or environmental education (or equivalent experience)
• Desire to teach and learn about the natural world
• Experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting
• Energetic, self-directed, and able to work as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills