Nature Day Camp Intern

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Organization

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Job Posted

January 8, 2024

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jeremy Phillips

Contact Email

Jeremy.Phillips@nhnature.org

Contact Phone

6164852074

Deadline to Apply

Location

Holderness, NH
United States
The Nature Day Camp Internship is an opportunity to learn and grow while gaining experience in environmental education. Guided Discoveries are weeklong nature day camps that provide children ages 4 to 12 with hands-on experiences that help them discover and connect with New Hampshire’s natural world. The Nature Day Camp Intern assists the Instructor with the planning, preparation, and instruction for these theme focused day camps. The Nature Day Camp Intern also gains experience handling and teaching about native New Hampshire wildlife.

Summary

  • Internship Experiences
  • Receive training in interpretation and environmental education techniques
  • Learn to handle live, native animal ambassadors
  • Receive First Aid/CPR training and certification
  • Co-teach eight weeks of Guided Discoveries, week-long nature day camps for children ages 4 to 12, by planning and leading hands-on experiences that help children discover and connect with New Hampshire’s natural world
  • Assist with special events and additional duties as assigned

Compensation Information

Benefits:

  • Stipend of $350/week
  • Onsite, shared housing in rustic cottage
  • Eight-person Science Center membership with full benefits