Conservation Educator Internship

Position Details

• Desired Term: 10 weeks from January through March 2025 

• Compensation: $20/hour biweekly by Caroline County payroll. Timesheets will be submitted to Caroline County biweekly. Taxes will be withheld. This is a limitedterm position that does not include benefits.  

• Equipment Support: A computer will be provided with access to required software and programs. Use of a District vehicle may be coordinated with other staff members for field work and meetings. Other required equipment will be provided. 

• Work Location: Must report to the H-C SWCD office as scheduled. A workstation will be provided, and remote work may be included. 

• Work Hours: The work schedule will be coordinated with office staff with no more than 40 hours in a work week and not more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The ideal candidate will be available 10-20 hours per week, though scheduling may be flexible for the right candidate. The position may require hours inside and outside of regular business hours. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Works with the Education Specialist to support K-12 and community/adult educational programming within Hanover and Caroline Counties including outreach events, and/or training events that may include Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) field experiences, Ag Days, Envirothon trainings, scout troop presentations, and other educational programs as requested. 

• Completes required training including Hanover County Security Awareness Training, and  may complete optional training including, but not limited to, MWEE 101 

• Assists with media responsibilities including social media management, photography, and administration of the quarterly email newsletter