Environmental Education Intern
Program Dates:
April 1, 2024 - November 15, 2024
About us:
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.
Program Description:
The Environmental Education Intern will be responsible for assisting the refuge in the following activities:
- Leading and supporting environmental education programs for students K-12
- Working with a small team of educators to support curriculum-based programming for youth visiting the James River Ecology School at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
- Developing and presenting a variety of interpretive and orientational talks, nature walks, and ecological demonstrations to a diversity of general public audiences and organized groups
- Assisting with the management of wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities involving hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, environmental education, and interpretation
- Directly leading projects with volunteers and youth in outdoor projects
- Providing administrative support that may include writing news releases, developing flyers, and creating content for a variety of platforms; and assisting with the maintenance of facilities and grounds.
In addition to the activities at Presquile NWR, the intern will also assist at the other three wildlife refuges within the Complex (Rappahannock NWR, James River NWR, and Plum Tree Island NWR). The candidate will participate in extensive hiking and paddling. A high level of physical fitness and dexterity is required. The position requires the selectee to be comfortable in working outdoors in all conditions, with others, and individually.
It is SCA's policy that all AmeriCorps-required background checks must return cleared results before the position start; this includes being fingerprinted for the FBI check. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed or the position's start date will be delayed due to non-compliance.
Member Benefits:
- $450 / week living allowance*
- $1100 one-time travel allowance*
- AmeriCorps eligibility and Education Award $4826.50
- Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority
- Housing provided by FWS - Housing is available at Presquile NWR and Rappahannock NWR
*All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Member Qualifications:
- Personal Vehicle Required
- Previous experience working with youth and around water is preferable.
- Able to work some weekends and evenings. Strong communication skills are essential.