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Environmental Education Intern
Balsam Mountain Trust - Sylva, NC
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Environmental Education Intern at Balsam Mountain Trust is a paid internship focused on gaining experience in public environmental education. The intern will assist the Education Outreach Coordinator in delivering K-12 environmental education programs, engaging with guests at a nature center, and planning local conservation events. This role is designed for individuals passionate about environmental stewardship and education, providing hands-on experience in a non-profit setting.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in public environmental education using live ambassador animals.
- Creating lesson plans for environmental education programs and sourcing educational materials.
- Delivering public environmental education in classrooms, libraries, county field days, and local parks.
- Engaging visitors at a working Nature Center.
- Planning and executing guided, interpretive hikes.
- Assisting in planning local conservation events.
- Managing environmental education client communication, tracking, and record keeping.
- Setting goals and reflecting on professional growth and future career aspirations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Must have a legal driver's license and consent to a criminal history check.
- Must have an up-to-date tetanus shot.
- Strong interest in the natural world, with preference for applicants pursuing college degrees in a related field.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated computer abilities in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint; webpage and social media background is a plus.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse groups.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated experience in environmental education.
Benefits
- Paid internship at $15/hour.
- Experience working with a non-profit, nature-based organization.
- Opportunity to attend education programs given by nature center staff, board members, and partners.
