Conservation Education Intern

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Organization

Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District

Job Posted

March 1, 2024

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Remote

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Careers

Contact Name

Lynn Pilewski

Contact Email

lpilewski@greenvillecounty.org

Contact Phone

864-467-4998

Deadline to Apply

Location

301 University Ridge, S-4100
Greenville, SC
United States
Jump right on in to environmental education with the team at Greenville Soil and Water. We focus on stormwater education requirements for our county NPDES permit. Paid position up to 20 hours per week.

Summary

The Environmental Education Intern will join GCSWCD’s Education team.  In addition to work experience, this intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in design using Adobe applications, educational event planning, survey development/implementation. Opportunity to develop and plan a project to coordinate with departmental goals. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with educational events, including set-up, take-down, and classroom management
  • Assist with community outreach events (Farmer’s Markets, Pop-Up Seed Libraries, etc.)
  • Take photos at events 

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Create content for social media
  • Assist in administrative tasks

Qualifications:

  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends
  • Basic understanding of MS Office applications
  • Self-starting, focused, and efficient
  • Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of conservation and earth sciences
  • Some experience in youth development, youth education, and/or adult education 
  • Experience using social media for outreach and education
  • Ability to lift 20+ pounds

Compensation Information

$15/hour 

10-20 hours per week