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Organization
Job Posted
February 5, 2024
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Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Contact Name
Jennifer Bucheit
Contact Email
jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Huron, OH
United States
Summary
The Education and Outreach Intern will work with Jennifer Bucheit, the Education Coordinator, and Emily Kuzmick, the Coastal Training Program Coordinator, to provide visitor and customer service support and assist staff with implementation of education and some research and stewardship programs. Job duties include answering phones, responding to public inquiries, orienting visitors to the Reserve, issuing access permits, citizen science projects, and working with volunteers. The intern will also assist with implementing educational and recreational programming with a variety of school, youth, and public programs including guided hikes, canoe trips, and the reserve’s wildlife species monitoring program. The intern will have the opportunity to develop and pursue an independent communications/outreach project and be a member of a cohort of summer interns involved in education, research, and stewardship. Experience with communications, graphic design, and environmental education are preferred.
Desired qualifications include progress toward a bachelor’s degree in environmental education, biology, environmental science, or a related subject, valid driver’s license.
All applicants must be able to swim; have some experience using self-powered boats or motorboats; be able to lift at least 35 pounds; be tolerant of working in poor conditions (e.g., weather, biting insects, poison ivy). The intern must be currently enrolled in a college or university (i.e., students graduating before September 2024 are ineligible).
To apply: Submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) current CV/resume, and 3) contact information for 3 references to Jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov by February 16, 2024.
Compensation Information
The total stipend for the internship will be $5,700 paid out in bi-weekly periods over the course of summer. Free onsite housing in shared accommodations may be available.