Champaign County Forest Preserve District
Museum & Education Department
2014 Fall Seasonal Position
Naturalist Intern – Fall 2014
Internships at the Museum and Education Department of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) provide valuable opportunities to develop programming and leadership skills in the fields of environmental education and interpretation. Interns gain practical experience by working with the public, local schools and District staff.
Each year, the Museum and Education Department reaches 8,000 students during on-site and in-school programming as well as 6,500 individuals through public programs and events. Annual combined visitation at the Museum of the Grand Prairie and Homer Lake Interpretive Center exceeds 10,000 people.
Duties:
Present and evaluate on-and off-site environmental school programs, public programs and events. Manage a variety of special projects per intern’s skills. Assist with operations of the Homer Lake Interpretive Center, including caring for the Center’s live reptile collection and providing office support. Occasional evening and weekend work required. Pay: Stipend of $75/week.
Hours:
15-30 hours/week. Late August to the mid- November
Qualifications:
We seek an enthusiastic individual with a passion for education, the outdoors, and working with people. College-level coursework in Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Education, Interpretation, Horticulture or related field is desirable. Knowledge of local flora and fauna is desirable. Must have the ability to work effectively with the public, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Position is based at Homer Lake Forest Preserve.
To Apply:
Review of applications will begin August 11, 2014. Apply online at: http://ccfpd.org/About/employment.html, and attach cover letter, resume and contact info for three references.
For more information, please visit www.ccfpd.org or contact Pam Leiter, Asst Director Museum & Education Dept, at 217-896-2455 or pleiter@ccfpd.org
