Education Intern

Full-time Exempt Position: 40 Hrs/wk                                        

Salary: $25,000 plus housing on site
Benefits: Bi-weekly pay by direct deposit.

Housing on-site, including wi-fi, heat, electricity, and water.

Ten vacation days, to be scheduled based on program load. Invaluable experience working at an environmental not-for-profit.                     

Application Deadline: posting will remain active until positions are filled 

The Watershed Institute is seeking candidates to fill an Education Intern position. The internship provides training and experience in a wide range of environmental education activities. The Education Intern works collaboratively with the education team, and reports to the Education Director. The Watershed Center, located in Pennington NJ, is LEED-Platinum Certified and includes exhibit halls, classrooms and a lab, and is surrounded by an outdoor classroom of 980-acres of fields, forests, a pond and streams The Watershed Institute is committed to building a culturally diverse organization and strongly encourages applications from people of color. 

The Education Intern works collaboratively with Education Staff to design and teach a wide variety of hands-on programs. These programs include public programs for all ages, including weekly preschool classes, school programs, special events and festivals, and Watershed Nature Camp. The Education Intern will also assist with care of a small collection of education animal ambassadors, create a personal portfolio documenting the internship and a final intern project. Other duties may be requested to maintain departmental and organizational continuity such as registering visitors for programs and operating the gift shop sales station. 

Qualifications:  

Minimum age of 21 

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. 

Ability and enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions. 

Degree or college coursework in ecology, education, environmental studies, or related field.  

Passion for teaching and sharing nature with others. 

Strong experience working with children in an outdoor setting. 

Excellent communication skills with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

Friendly, personable, service-oriented attitude. 

Patience, flexibility, and punctuality. 

Eagerness to learn and work hard. 

Willingness to collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with co-workers. 

Knowledge of local ecology and natural history is beneficial. 

Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is highly desirable. 

To apply, submit a cover letter including a brief statement on what contribution you will make to strengthen our diverse working, learning and living environment; your resume; and list of references. 

Electronic submissions required. Send all necessary documentation to Anna Hill [email protected] using the subject line: Internship Application Your last name.