Student Intern - Conservation Education

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and design of new, targeted conservation education programs and supporting materials specifically for K–12 audiences.
• Support local event and program opportunities for the community, which includes participating in programs for K–12 audiences, public events, career days and other local engagement opportunities.
• Identify and research potential school and organizational partnership opportunities within the local community and state-wide.
• Assist in the organization, cataloging and maintenance of existing online database to improve internal efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Required Education: Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university that have completed their junior year of college up to second-year post-graduates, in a course of study relevant to the mission of the agency: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Education or closely related field.
• Preferred Education: Completion of at least two (2) years of coursework toward relevant degree.
• Required Experience: Previous experience (volunteer, academic or professional) in organizing or leading small educational groups or activities (student clubs, tutoring, summer camp counselor, K–12 assistance, etc.). Experience developing lesson plans, activities or materials for children and adults.
• Preferred Experience: Demonstrated ability in public speaking or presentation delivery to small audiences. Prior experience specifically in outdoor education or conservation program delivery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office Suite required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficiency or strong familiarity with basic design software, such as Canva, for creating flyers and activity sheets.
• Preferred Knowledge: State educational standards (TEKS). Knowledge of online file storage systems (SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.).
• Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skill and detail-oriented.
• Required Abilities: Work both independently and with a team. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations:

• Required: Valid State of Texas Drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Preferred: Certification in environmental education programs such as Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, Project WET, etc.

Application Link:

• Applicant Instructions:
  A resume/CV, cover letter, and transcript REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  References (minimum of 2 professional references with complete contact information) are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• Working Conditions: This position involves office work, independent research and creative design with an occasional participation in outdoor educational and public outreach events. May require lifting and carrying heavy objects. May require infrequent travel in state vehicles and overnight stays.