Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (OWC) and the Friends of Old Woman Creek are offering one undergraduate internship in education and interpretation during summer 2022. The internship is expected to last approximately 11 weeks, from mid May – August (start and end dates are somewhat flexible). Located in Huron, Ohio, on the south-central shore of Lake Erie, Old Woman Creek is one of the state's few remaining examples of a natural estuary. 

The Education and Interpretation Intern will work with Jennifer Bucheit, the Education Coordinator, to provide visitor and customer service support and assist staff with implementation of education and some research and stewardship programs. Job duties include answering phones, responding to public inquiries, orienting visitors to the Reserve, and issuing access permits.  The intern will also assist with implementing educational and recreational programming, examples include school groups, scout groups, public programs, guided hikes and guided canoe trips. The intern will have the opportunity to develop and pursue an independent communications/outreach project and be a member of a cohort of summer interns involved in education, research, and stewardship. Experience with communications, graphic design, and environmental education are preferred.

All applicants must be able to swim; have some experience using self-powered boats or motorboats; be able to lift at least 35 pounds; be tolerant of working in poor conditions (e.g., weather, biting insects, poison ivy). The intern must be currently enrolled in a college or university (i.e., students graduating before September 2022 are ineligible).

Interns will earn $5,000 stipend paid in installments throughout the summer. Free onsite housing in shared accommodations may be available.