Education Intern Winter/Spring 2022

Education Intern Position Announcement

Part time, Seasonal Intern (for credit/unpaid). 8-16 hours per week, January 31, 2022 through May 27, 2022.
Reports To: School Programs Coordinator

The Denver Audubon is currently seeking creative, highly motivated and energetic individuals to work collaboratively on our education programs as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. This is an opportunity to learn and gain experience in teaching informal science education programs.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Learn Denver Audubon curricula.
• Instruct hands-on, creative, natural science classes for groups at the Audubon Center at Chatfield.
• Assist with hands-on, creative, natural science classes for schools in the Denver metro area.
• Assist in set-up and cleanup of classrooms/center and other areas for programs.
• Teach one-two days per week during the spring season of Denver Audubon’s field trips, which run March – May 28, 2021.
• Skillfully and enthusiastically instruct one of the three Bird Banding stations each day you are scheduled to teach.
• Participate in and learn to lead the introduction and conclusion of programs.
• Collaborate with education team to develop, enhance and implement curricula or programs.
• Encourage stewardship in students through enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for birds, other wildlife and their habitats.
• Act as a role model for all students, illustrating appropriate behavior and environmental ethics and encourage a joyful, safe, meaningful outdoor experience for students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older
• Pursuing a degree in education, environmental sciences, ornithology, biology, zoology, or related fields.
• Experience in teaching children at schools and/or for other educational organizations.
• Strong communication skills with adults and children.
• Computer proficiency – word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Personal vehicle to travel to schools, office and nature center.
• Ability to work weekday mornings and/or early afternoons.

Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes

• Team player, fun, outgoing, passionate, organized, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, results-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Experience with or strong interest in teaching environmental education in informal settings (nature centers, camps, zoos, museums etc.)
• Punctual for all internship shifts.
• Accountable and communicative.
• Passionate about Denver Audubon’s mission.

Special Requirements:

• Must commit to interning at least 1 day/week for pre-trip and field trip season
  (Mon.-Fri. from March 7—May 27).
• Programs may start as early as 8:00am and end as late as 4pm. You will be required to help with set-up and cleanup on the day(s) you are scheduled to intern.
• Must attend intern trainings/observations, and weekly meetings etc. throughout internship as required by supervisor.
• Must be available for bird banding training on April 8, 2022 from 8:45am – 2:30pm.
• Strongly encouraged to attend as many weekend naturalists training classes as possible to learn about the ecology of the Front Range. The classes are held 1x per month on a Saturday. A schedule of the courses/dates/times will be given to you if you are selected for the internship.

Benefits

• Audubon Naturalist Training–includes natural history classes on the ecology of the Chatfield Basin. The classes are held 1x per month on a Saturday. A schedule of the courses/dates/times will be given to you if you are selected for the internship.
• Supervised mentorship in teaching environmental education.
• Potential to learn to develop curriculum or to revise existing curriculum that meets the CAS.
• Can tailor your internship for your professional needs.
• Course credit towards your degree.

Interested applicants should send/email cover letter and resume:
Denver Audubon
Attn: Emily Hertz, School Programs Coordinator
9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Littleton, CO 80128
Email: emily@denveraudubon.org

Deadline: December 17, 2021
Anticipated Start Date: January 31, 2022 (flexible start date)