WoW Mobile Classroom Environmental Education Intern

Specific intern responsibilities will include:

• Help coordinate the WoW mobile classroom to conduct wildlife education outreach.
• Lead small group instruction using the Florida Sunshine Science State Standards with PreK through high school age students.
• Help promote sustainability and conservation for our various South Florida ecosystems in urban locations.
• Plan and implement interpretive and environmental education programs that reach a wide range of audiences, utilizing a variety of methods and materials.
• Work with others in developing educational outreach materials and programs that relate to the WoW mobile classroom.
• Maintaining the operations, cleanliness and appearance of the WoW Mobile classroom as needed.
• Create opportunities to engage our Hispanic neighbors and connect them to the Refuge by implementing bilingual nature hikes.
• Additional duties may include assisting the Refuge administration and "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge with events.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in education, biology, environmental education or a similar field.
• Valid driver's license and means of transportation.
• Able to work in hot and humid outdoor settings for periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience/enjoy working with children of all ages in an educational setting.
• Self-driven/motivated and creative individual with a positive attitude and willingness to work with and help others.
• Should be proficient and skilled in Microsoft Office software.
• Interpersonal skills and a strong passion for wildlife and the environment are required.

Preferred but not required:

• Bilingual-Fluent in Spanish and English
• First Aid/CPR or higher certification
• Experience writing lesson plans
• Lab experience - chemistry, biology, physics, etc.

Interested candidates can email their resume to Melissa Maher (wow@dingdarlingsociety.org)