SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION POSITION

DUTIES - Create, conduct, assist and implement Lakeside’s summer science outreach programs for learners of all ages, including family and adult programs, science/nature camps for pre-K through middle school students, and volunteer programs. For a list of Lakeside’s summer outreach programs, applicants should visit the Lakeside website at www.lakesidelab.org.

DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS - The 12 week, paid position is for college level students or recent graduates with background in natural sciences and/or education. Applicants should have a passion for nature and learning, and a desire to share that with others. Confidence in public speaking with learners of all ages, good communication skills, and familiarity with best science practices are also important assets to this position.

DATES AND COMPENSATION - The paid position runs mid-May through the first week of August with start/end dates somewhat flexible. Meals and lodging at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory is included, and compensation is $10.00/hour. The opportunity to live and work on the 140-acre Lakeside campus and nature preserve as well as to interact with Lakeside students, faculty, researchers, and writer/artists in residence are added bonuses to this position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - Applications will be accepted through March 15.

HOW TO APPLY - Interested applicants should pick one of the Wild Wednesday (summer public program) topics listed on the Lakeside website and write a one-page description of how you would implement the topic into a one-hour, hands-on learning experience for a public audience of approximately 30 people ages seven to adult. The description will be evaluated based on how it includes opportunity for participants to express inquiry and engage in hands-on learning. Additionally, applicants should send a resume and names of two references - at least one of which should be a faculty member in your field - and to Jane-  shuttleworth@uiowa.edu by March 15.

ABOUT IOWA LAKESIDE LABORATORY AND REGENTS’ RESOURCE CENTER - Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and Regents Resource Center (Lakeside) is a biological field station of Iowa’s state universities and has provided summer classes and research opportunities to college students since 1909. Lakeside also offers a variety of summer and year-round environmental education programs for learners of all ages. Located on 140 acres on the shores of Lake West Okoboji in the Iowa Great Lakes region, Lakeside also serves as a nature preserve and historic district. Lakeside also operates the Bovbjerg Water Chemistry Lab, a nationally certified water quality lab, in conjunction with the State Hygienic Lab of Iowa. For further information visit www.lakesidelab.org or call 712/337-3669 Ext. 7.