Naturalist Intern

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Organization

Calvert County Natural Resources

Job Posted

December 9, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

No

Location

Prince Frederick, MD
United States
Calvert County Natural Resources (CCNRD) and Calvert Nature Society seek creative, enthusiastic, and organized interns to prepare and lead hands-on outdoor environmental education (EE) programs. Interns will be trained to implement lesson plans and will learn local natural history, trailside activities, and teaching techniques. Other general duties: assisting with animal care, program materials maintenance, trail and garden work, and assisting naturalists with research.
projects.

Summary

Calvert County Natural Resources (CCNRD) and Calvert Nature Society seek creative, enthusiastic, and organized interns to prepare and lead hands-on outdoor environmental education (EE) programs. Interns will be trained to implement lesson plans and will learn local natural history, trailside activities, and teaching techniques.

Other general duties:
assisting with animal care, program materials maintenance, trail and garden work, and assisting naturalists with research
projects.   

Hours:
Weekdays, with occasional weekends or evenings
Approximately 25 hours/week for 12 weeks (or a minimum of 300 hours)
Spring Internship (March through June) is open now.

Responsibilities include:
• Environmental Education and Interpretation: creating and leading programs for elementary school children
• Nature center operations: including animal care 
• Assist year-round staff with wildlife monitoring projects as available

Qualifications:
• College junior, senior, or recent graduate with education background in environmental science, environmental
education, biology, recreation, or related field of study
• Work/volunteer experience with children
• A demonstrated interest and passion for environmental education and the natural world
• Intern must provide their own transportation (will be traveling to various sites in Calvert County)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred, but not necessary

More information:
Calvert Nature Society - Internships (calvertparks.org)

How to apply:

Qualified applicants should submit the following to Tania Gale (tania.gale@calvertcountymd.gov):
• A letter of interest detailing the applicant’s current skill set that would meet the internship requirement and an
explanation of how the internship could help the applicant meet his/her personal and professional goals
• One-page resume