Summer Education Internship

Covid Requirements

Beginning February 1,  DelNature will require that all staff be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination (copy of vaccination card)  will be required prior to hiring. Applicants unable to vaccinate must submit a medical exemption (note) from their doctor, will need to test every 7 days and submit their test results to their supervisor.  Based on CDC guidelines, currently, the booster shot is not required to be fully vaccinated. 

Job Description

The Summer Education Internship is a 12-week term contract assignment primarily located at DelNature’s Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, Delaware. Summer Education interns support the effective delivery of educational lessons and activities for children ages 3 to 15 during week-long summer camp programs. Interns participate in 1 week of training and rotate through various summer camp duties. Interns will have the opportunity to develop and lead programs and assist in adventure camps.

Responsibilities

• Support summer camp instructors with all aspects of camp during eleven weeks of summer camp programming
• Assist with daily camp program preparation and clean up, and with care and maintenance of education materials, equipment, and teaching tools
• Support and participate in instructor training events and activities
• Co-lead early morning care and/or afternoon extended care as needed during the course of the summer
• Assist with overnight campout or extended day events as needed

Locations

The Summer Education Intern position is primarily based at Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin Delaware, however, depending on COVID guidelines day camps can travel offsite in DelNature vans for activities and some camp programs are based at other Delaware Nature Society locations and sites throughout the region including but not limited to;
– Coverdale Farm Preserve, Greenville, DE 19807
– DuPont Environmental Education Center, Wilmington, DE 19801

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in college/university program pursuing a degree in environmental, wildlife, recreation or education related field
• Teaching experience or experience working with children
• Public relations/communication skills
• Outdoor recreation skills and experience (canoeing/kayaking, hiking, camping)
• Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team, indoors and outside under variable weather conditions
• Flexibility and adaptability to work a schedule that meets the needs of the organization
• Valid Driver’s License
• 21 years of age or older

Highlights of the Summer Education Intern Experience

• Working with supportive, experienced and knowledgeable staff
• Being outdoors and teaching children
• Gaining practical professional experience in environmental education
• Assisting with outdoor recreation activities such as canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, photography, and many other exciting adventures
• Exploring the many preserves managed by DelNature
• Receiving training in environmental education teaching techniques, behavior management strategies, outdoor leadership, team building, first aid/CPR, canoe and water safety, archery, and other outdoor recreation training as needed.
• Receiving training on animal handling for animal collections at Ashland Nature Center and DuPont Environmental Education Center, and basic training in farm animal use in programs at Coverdale Farm Preserve.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: https://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/jobs/summer-education-intern-2/

Applicants Must Submit

DelNature Employment Application
Cover Letter
Resume
3 Professional References