Summer Naturalist Intern
Back to Job List| Posted | 03/13/2018 |
|---|---|
| County | Mitchell |
| Location | Osage, Iowa |
| Salary | $8.50/hour |
| Deadline | 04/13/2018 |
Description
Summer Naturalist Intern
Mitchell County Conservation Board, Osage, Iowa
Job Description: This 12-week position will run approximately May 28th - August 17th, 2018 and will offer opportunities to actively participate in environmental education (EE), public communication, natural resource interpretation, and habitat management.
Duties:
• Assist the naturalist with development, planning, organization, and presenting environmental education, outdoor recreation, and conservation programs and special events to the general public, schools, and other groups.
• Plan, assist, and lead summer day camps
• Design interpretive and promotional displays and exhibits
• Assist with nature center maintenance and animal care
• Assist with publicity events and public information activities
• Assist with host duties and other related duties as assigned
Hours: Hours will average 40 hours per week and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years or older and a High school graduate or GED equivalent with an interest in pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: natural resources, wildlife biology, environmental education/interpretation, teaching, biology, ecology, environmental studies, or other related field.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a sincere interest in environmental education and working with youth.
• Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record and have the ability to get to and from the work site
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• General knowledge and interest in outdoors and natural resources.
• Effective communication skills - This includes written word, public speaking, and computer programming.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions, use small hand tools, and routinely lift up to 50 lbs. Balancing, stooping, keeling, and lifting are sometimes required.
• Ability to lead groups with various outdoor educational or recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, nature hikes, etc.
• A background check is required
Salary: $8.50 per hour
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the Mitchell County Conservation Board office on or before April 13th, 2018.
To Apply: Applications can be picked up at the Mitchell County Conservation Board office or from the Mitchell County Courthouse. Applications and application information can be found online here:
Mitchell County Employment Application
Please send completed application, cover letter, and resume to:
Chelsea Ewen Rowcliffe
Mitchell County Conservation Board
1879-3 Highway 9
Osage, Iowa 50461
For additional information, please call (641) 732-5204 or email chelsea@osage.net
Mitchell County Conservation Board is an equal opportunity employer
Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older and a High school graduate or GED equivalent
To Apply
Visit https://www.mitchellcoia.us/employment-opportunities-2/ for a Mitchell County employment form. Submit/Postmark resume, application, and cover letter to Mitchell CCB by April 13th, 2018.
More Information
https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-County-Conservation-Board-126482444122721/
