Environmental Education Internship (summer 2021)
Agency: Maria Mitchell Association
Location: Nantucket, MA
Closing Date: February 15, 2021, or open until filled
Contact: Kim Botelho, Director of Education, kbotelho (at) mariamitchell.org
Term/Grade: Internship
Position Summary:
Seeking high-energy, motivated individuals to design and lead science-based classes for children ages 3.5 – 16 years. We welcome diverse experiences and are committed to our policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants. To learn more about the sessions we offer, please visit the Discovery Programs page.
Major Duties:
- Work with a co-teacher and Education staff to plan and write unique lessons for children ages 3.5 – 16 years each week
- Design and make any needed educational props to go along with your lessons
- Lead campers in nature hikes, wetland studies, survival skill instruction, bird watching, orienteering, community service projects, art projects, insect collecting, kayaking excursions, snorkeling exploration, and much more
- Maintain all educational supplies and equipment by washing and putting away after use
- Attend all required meetings including end of the summer cleaning (last Saturday). To facilitate this we ask interns to keep their weekday schedule open from 8 am-6 pm
- Help in the office to prepare for the next week
- Additional responsibilities may include helping in the main office, leading public or private programs such as birthday parties or snorkeling excursions, and assisting with other facets of the Association’s day-to-day operations.
See the complete announcement and apply here.
