Intern, Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program

This is a part-time temporary Internship that is scheduled to start on June 3rd and scheduled to work 25 hours per week.

Summary: 

Assists education staff with implementation of Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program. The intern will observe and learn about outdoor, experiential, and environmental/sustainability practices through hands-on experiences assisting with material preparation and program delivery for the Eco-Act program. This is a part-time position, averaging 25hours a week, scheduled June through mid-August. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assists education staff in the implementation of the Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program. 

• Works with staff to create and deliver environmental education activities for high school students. 

• Uses independent work time to complete an internship project on a topic of their choice, ex. Curriculum design, creation of resource guides, program data analysis, etc. 

• Assists in the preparation of all program materials. 

• Works with Garden staff to ensure all health and safety protocols for program participants are followed. 

• Works cohesively as a team with other staff, interns, and program participants. 

• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct. 

• Meets expected attendance guidelines. 

• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies. 

• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None 
 

Core Competencies 

• Communication: Combines listening skills, verbal and written communication skills and visitor relation skills. 

• Collaboration: Incorporates teamwork, mutual respect, active engagement, cooperation and visitor focus. 

• Accountability: Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities, the ability to prioritize and the working knowledge and skills to take action. 

• Problem Solving: Blends problem solving skills, judgement and decision making skills along with creativity and resourcefulness. 

• Stewardship:  Merges the practical application of the Garden values and support for a positive organizational climate.         

Qualifications/Experience:  

• Interest in environmental education, working outdoors and the environment. 

• Basic understanding of sustainability practices and principles preferred. 

• Group leadership and problem-solving experience. 

• Strong customer service orientation. 

• Comfortable working with high school aged students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 

• Flexible Hours 

• The Garden is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers and guests.  All staff are strongly encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccinations by hire date, and the Garden reserves the right to require future proof of current vaccination status, based on community health department guidelines.  When international travel is necessary for Garden business, staff must be able to obtain visas, vaccinations and immunizations for all countries where travel is required.   

• The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. 

Education:  

• H.S. diploma or equivalent by start of internship. Some college coursework with an emphasis in Education, Environmental Science, or Life Sciences preferred. 

• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered. 

Other Skills and Abilities: N/A 

Language Skills: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written). 

Mathematical Skills:   

• H.S. basic math aptitude; requires proficient ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; etc. 

Reasoning Ability: 

• Requires ability to exercise judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution. 

Computer Skills: 

• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook). 

• Comfortable with virtual meeting platforms including TEAMS and Zoom. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• None. 

Physical Demands: 

• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb ladders, etc.). 

• Able to lift up to (30) pounds (i.e., load, unload and move supplies and equipment). 

• Must be able to work in high heat/humidity and other summer weather conditions. 

• Ability to stand and move about entire facility, and/or project sites, for extended periods of time - 80% or more of the workday is standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping). 

Work Environment: 

• Climate controlled buildings. 

• Shared office space. 

• Work outdoors in temperatures of (100°F or more), humid conditions, as well as temperatures below 0°F, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions and some uncomfortable conditions (i.e. wet, mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, etc.) as needed. 

Contacts with Individuals/Organizations inside/outside the Garden:  

• Garden Employees, Volunteers, Guests 

• Community Partners 

• Regional educators 

• Eco-Act Participants 

Supervisor: 

Coordinator, Teen Programs