Positions Available: 1-5
Hours: 15-20 per week, Tuesdays – Fridays during normal office hours, about 200 hours for Spring Semester
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Interns assist with the planning, development and management of youth education programs including field trips and classroom materials. Programs teach water conservation, geography and geology of the Colorado River in Texas, aspects of a healthy watershed and water quality assessment. Interns will lead educational tours through the outdoor interactive science education park at the Redbud Center. Interns will be working with elementary and middle school students from Austin and the surrounding communities, teachers, and adult visitors.
Skills and knowledge requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours at a college or university. Positions available for undergrad and graduate students.
Preferred skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and oral communications skills; enjoys interacting with a diverse range of community members
- Highly organized and able to work closely with others
Student learning opportunities:
Interns will gain much insight into the day-to-day operations of a small environmental nonprofit organization. Educational interns are given training on how to work with young children and how to effectively teach environmental science concepts. They will also be involved in ongoing and long-term efforts to secure financial resources and engage the community.
Who will supervise the interns?
Morgan Grubbs, Program Coordinator
Erin Franz, Executive Director
Financial Compensation?
Unpaid
Other information:
This is a great position for environmental science enthusiasts who enjoy interacting with youth and the public! Please note: selected interns must have reliable transportation to CRF offices in Austin, TX and are required to pass a background check.
Interested applicants should submit an intern application (available at http://coloradoriver.org/volunteer/interships) along with a resume and letter of interest to programs@coloradoriver.org . Applications also accepted via mail or in-person. Internships begin in January. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 14th.
For more information about the Redbud Center please visit: http://coloradoriver.org/programs-services/redbud-center
Please contact jessica@coloradoriver.org with any questions.