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Joppa Flats Education Center - Internships Education Intern
Location: Newburyport, MA The Education Intern works one-on-one with the Teacher Naturalist of School, Family & Youth Programs with the implementation of a variety of ecology-based family programs that will be offered both onsite at the Joppa Flats Education Center and on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. Themes may include coastal ecology, marine biology, awareness & stewardship, bird migration, endangered species, and energy conservation.
Create monthly self-guided kits for visitors that includes games, experiments, outdoor exploration, and crafts.
Assist on family and youth programs such as beach walks, salt marsh treks, on-the-river ecology cruises, and drop-in family programs.
Assist staff in the research, preparation, set up and clean up of education programs.
Develop program materials such as posters, promotional flyers, activity kits, teaching handouts, & signage for an enhanced visitor experience.
Organize a loaning system and create inventory lists for books, curriculum and activity kits.
Assist in ensuring the safety of all participants and other volunteers.Qualifications: Ability to work with people of all ages, interests and backgrounds.
Experience organizing programs or activities for children preferred.
Experience with outdoor activities such as birding, hiking, canoeing, etc. preferred.
Demonstrates creativity, reliability, and enthusiasm.
Needs strong oral and written communication skills.
Commitment: 10-12 weeks
Hours: 15-30 per week
Days: Flexible, some weekend work
Benefits: This is an unpaid internship. To inquire about this position: Send resume and cover letter to: Lisa Hutchings, Teacher Naturalist
lhutchings@massaudubon.org
Joppa Flats Education Center
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-9998 ext. 6804
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