POSITION: Conservation
Education Intern
DEPARTMENT: Education
DISCIPLINE(S): Education, Environmental
Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resource Management.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Be
a team leader for summer day camps for children ages 8 – 15. Develop and lead programs for families with
young children, and mini-camps for ages 5 - 9. Assist with public programs and special
events. Through programs, promote
awareness of the Conservation District’s natural restoration efforts. Some weekend work is required. Almost all programs will be outdoors.
QUALIFICATIONS & Student or beginning
professional in environmental education, interpretation or
WORKING CONDITIONS: outdoor recreation, or natural resource related sciences. Must have strong communication skills, be enthusiastic about our natural world, energetic, enjoy working with children, and be able to work as a team member. Experience leading natural history and conservation-related programs in an outdoor setting a plus. Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to provide own transportation. Internship involves working primarily outside in all weather conditions, with frequent walking of up to 3 miles per day that is at times on hilly terrain. The internship may require the intern to assist staff in loading and unloading 80 pound canoes onto trailers and paddle a canoe up to 7 miles. Requires a sighted individual (vision corrected to 20/20) to plan and conduct outdoor education programs, and with normal hearing (corrected to within a normal audible range) for interacting with employees and public. Own transportation to job site is required. International interns accepted through Council Exchanges only.
SCHEDULE: Mid/late May through late August, 40-50 hour work week, usually Monday through Friday, eight hours/day, with varying daily hours. Occasional 6 day work week and/or evening work
STIPEND & BENEFITS: $35 per day to max. $175 per week, college credit as
approved by applicant’s institution and advisor, complimentary housing
available on a first-come basis, worker’s compensation and safety equipment
provided.
APPLICATION: Send cover letter and resume of relevant training and experience, dates of availability, and (unofficial) transcript. Evaluation of applications begins as they are received so early application is encouraged. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Send to:
McHenry County
Conservation District
Attn: Deb Chapman
Phone Number: 815-479-5779
Fax Number: 815-479-5766
Email: dchapman@mccdistrict.org