Summer Environmental Education Internship

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission (APBPC)Summer Environmental Education Internship is a unique opportunity to gain experience in the field of Environmental Education in a globally rare ecosystem. The APBPC is seeking a dynamic person to serve as a Summer Environmental Education Intern. This role is a member of the Education Department and works to implement comprehensive education programs for the APBP in alignment with the APBPC Management Plan and Community Connection Initiative.

The 3,400+ acre preserve, located in New York’s Capital District, protects northeastern interior pine barrens including one of the best remaining inland pitch-pine scrub oak barrens in the world. The APBP is a National Natural Landmark and is home to more than 20 percent of the species designated as New York State wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need, such as the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Characterized by rolling sand dunes and over 20 miles of trails, the APBP provides visitors with unique opportunities for hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and canoeing.

Guided by the Lead Educator, the primary responsibility of the Summer Environmental Education Intern is to help promote greater public awareness and appreciation for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve through education.

The intern, after training, will complete the duties and responsibilities below. Interns may also have additional learning opportunities by participating in APBPC science, fire, and stewardship activities.

For details, see www.AlbanyPineBush.org/jobs