INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Program Internship - 2008 Program Internships have been filled
A summer internship at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is an opportunity to learn and grow while experiencing many facets of this nationally-accredited nature center. Interns assist with various projects, programs, and special events. During June, interns observe and assist with school field trip programs. In July and August interns divide their time among three basic areas:
1. Animal Care/Volunteer Docents – Interns gain experience caring for the animal collection under the guidance of staff Animal Caretakers. Interns also interact with and assist volunteer docents with live animals and education props on a daily basis.
2. Guided Discoveries – Guided Discoveries are week-long, full and half day educational programs for children ages 4 to 13 years old. Each intern will spend three weeks working with and helping plan Guided Discoveries under the guidance of educators.
3. Outreach/Projects – Interns assist naturalists with scheduled off-site outreach programs. Interns also gain hands-on experience helping to maintain exhibits and trails and choose assignments to complete from a project list.
Interns present “Up Close to Animals” presentations. These brief talks provide the general public an intimate experience with a live animal and a chance to ask questions. Interns act as “rovers” with live animals or education props on the exhibit trail, providing informal education to visitors. Interns assist with various special events as needed.
Qualifications:
College junior status through graduate with a major in the natural sciences, education, or related field. Enthusiasm, motivation, and a desire to work with people and animals. Available from approximately June 1 through end of August.
Benefits:
Weekly stipend and housing in rustic cabin on site with other interns.
To Apply:
Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references
Contact:
Dave Erler
Naturalist / Intern Coordinator
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
PO Box 173 Holderness NH 03245
dave.erler@nhnature.org
www.nhnature.org
603-968-7194 x 13
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Communications Intern -The Communications Internship has been filled for summer 2008. Applications are being accepted for September 2008 through May 2009.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center seeks college students as Communications Interns. Interns will gain experience working in a nationally-accredited nature center.
The Intern will assist with: reviewing and editing web copy; editing and proofreading of materials, including print and electronic newsletters; writing press releases; designing flyers; updating calendar listings; tracking coupons; assisting with visitor surveys; helping with special events; assisting with mailings and general office support; and business sponsor solicitations. This position requires strong written and oral communications skills, project management and organizational skills, photography skills, and the ability to work independently. Familiarity with Windows, MS Office, Dreamweaver, and In Design is a plus. Internships are unpaid but may be completed for course credits. Interns work under the supervision of professional staff and are expected to be available 10-20 hours a week with a flexible schedule, over the course of a semester. Schedule may include occasional evening and weekend event assignments. Housing may be available during the summer.
Send letter of interest and resume to:
Janet Robertson
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
PO Box 173, Holderness, NH 03245
janet.robertson@nhnature.org
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