Careers and Internships

The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. For additional information about Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, see www.nhnature.org.
The Facilities Director plans, directs, and evaluates all programs and projects in support of the Science Center facilities and grounds, including maintenance, construction, engineering, housekeeping, utilities, safety, and security. The Facilities Director reports directly to the Executive Director. This is full-time, year round, salaried position with competitive salary and a full range of benefits. The job location is Holderness, NH.
The Facilities Director is charged with all responsibilities associated with the planning, design, development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all structural and functional components of the Science Center’s facilities (buildings, grounds, exhibits, trails, boats, vehicles, and equipment). The Facilities Director is responsible for coordinating the daily upkeep and maintenance of the Science Center facilities, planning and implementing all short-term and long-term projects and work on the facilities, and developing and managing all relevant operating and capital budgets. As the leader and manager of the facilities staff, the Facilities Director is the person responsible at the operational level for insuring that the overall exhibit and facilities agenda is consistent with mission, vision, and strategic plan of the Science Center.
The Facilities Director will work closely with the Executive Director and four other department directors as a member of the senior management team and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the six person facilities staff.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of leadership experience, preferably in non-profit sector.
• Knowledge and experience in land management, building maintenance and construction.
• Interpretive exhibit design experience a plus.
• Better than average written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the Executive Director, senior management team, and Building and Grounds Committee.
• Good computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Excellent organizational management skills.
• Availability to work occasional weekend days during our public trail season.

Applicants should send cover letter and resume to Iain MacLeod at iain.macleod@nhnature.org. or PO Box 173, Holderness, NH 03245

The Science Center’s Animal Care summer internship is an opportunity to learn and grow while gaining experience in native wild animal husbandry at a nationally-accredited nature center. The Animal Care Intern assists staff with all aspects of caring for the Science Center’s animal ambassadors. The Animal Care Intern also gains experience with interpretation by presenting Up Close to Animals programs about native New Hampshire wildlife.
Internship Experiences

• Animal observations and record keeping
• Animal handling, capture and restraint
• Proper diet preparation and distribution
• General husbandry of animal and keeper areas
• Proper Association of Zoos and Aquariums protocols, policies and procedures
• Animal training and enrichment
• Basic avian wildlife rehabilitation
• Training in environmental education and interpretation techniques
• Opportunity to receive First Aid/CPR certification
• Presenting Up Close to Animals presentations during July & August, duties to be shared with other interns
• Assisting with special events, and additional duties as assigned
• Complete a final project in animal training or enrichment under the guidance of animal care staff

Requirements

• College junior/senior status or graduate student with a major in biology, zoology, natural sciences, or related field
• Enthusiasm, motivation, strong time management and a desire to work with people and animals
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and volunteers
• Appropriate footwear is required; work boots, hiking shoes or similar. Appropriate outerwear is required for all weather conditions – heat, rain, wind etc.
• Must be able to lift, and carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Candidates receiving college credit for the experience are given priority in consideration
• Available from May 28 to mid- to late-August, 2019. First three weeks are training in education/interpretation and animal handling with a Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM schedule. The remainder of the summer is a Friday-Tuesday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM schedule.

Benefits

• Stipend of $150/week
• Onsite, shared housing in rustic Intern Cottage

To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Animal Care Manager Lauren Moulise at . Cover letter should address your interest in applying for this position, your career goals, and how you anticipate this position will contribute to your professional development.

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The Science Center’s summer Education Program internship is an opportunity to learn and grow while gaining experience in environmental education at a nationally-accredited nature center. Education Program interns alternate between two focus areas: assisting with Guided Discoveries day camp programs and presenting live animal programs. Guided Discoveries are week-long day camp programs that provide children ages 4-14 with hands-on experiences that help them discover and connect with New Hampshire’s natural world. Live animal programs include Up Close to Animals – short, live animal programs presented at the Center’s outdoor trailside amphitheater, and Live Animal Outreach programs – presentations given offsite at a variety of venues including campgrounds, libraries, summer camps, and environmental organizations. Education Program interns also complete one or more projects developed with guidance from Education Staff.

Qualifications:

• College junior/senior status or graduate student with a major in the natural sciences, environmental education or related field
• Experience working with children in educational and/or recreational settings preferred
• Candidates receiving college credit for the experience are given priority in consideration
• Enthusiasm, motivation and a desire to work with children, adults and animals
• Available from May 28 to mid- to late-August and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Benefits:

• Weekly stipend $150/week
• Onsite, shared housing in rustic intern cottage

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Senior Naturalist Dave Erler at .  Cover letter should address your interest in applying for this position, your career goals, and how you anticipate this position contributing to your professional development.

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The Science Center’s Guided Discoveries summer internship is an opportunity to learn and grow while gaining experience in environmental education at a nationally-accredited nature center. Guided Discoveries are week-long programs that provide children ages 4-12 with hands-on experiences that help them discover and connect with New Hampshire’s natural world. The Guided Discoveries Intern assists the Guided Discoveries Instructor with the planning, preparation and instruction for these theme focused programs. The Guided Discoveries Intern also gains experience handling and teaching about native New Hampshire wildlife.
To learn more about the Science Center visit http://nhnature.org.  

Qualifications:

• College junior/senior status or graduate student with a major in the natural sciences, early childhood education, elementary education, environmental education or related field
• Experience working with children in educational and/or recreational settings preferred
• Candidates receiving college credit for the experience are given priority in consideration
• Enthusiasm, motivation and a desire to work with children and animals
• Available from May 28-August 16, 2019 on weekdays from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Benefits:

• Weekly stipend $150/week + onsite housing

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Education Director Audrey Eisenhauer at . Cover letter should address your interest in applying for this position, your career goals, and how you anticipate this position will contribute to your professional development.

Download Guided Discoveries Intern Description

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center seeks a college student as a Marketing Intern. The Marketing Intern will gain experience working in a nationally-accredited nature center. The Marketing Intern will work with the Marketing Manager to help strategically manage the promotion and marketing efforts of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, its environmental education programs, and mission to the general public, membership, and school groups.

Projects may include video creation and editing for social media channels, writing press releases and blog articles, photography of all aspects of the organization, visitor surveying, and photo organization. Assignments may also include reviewing and editing web copy, editing and proofreading materials, designing event flyers, updating calendar listings, managing press list, analyzing online advertising strategy, assisting with special events, mailings, general office support, and business sponsor solicitations.

Qualifications:

• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on deadlines.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products is a plus.
• Available approximately 40 hours per week. Schedule may include occasional evening and weekend event assignments.

Benefits:

• Weekly stipend $150/week
• Onsite, shared housing in a rustic intern cottage

Email letter of interest and resume to Amanda Gillen, Marketing Manager at

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