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Year-long
Education Internship
Three full time positions available -
Stipend: $14,800 + housing
Do you love to be outside? Do you love working with and teaching children? Do you love nature and want to learn more about the natural world? If so then consider being a part of the Delaware Nature Society family.
Highlights of the education intern experience:
- Being outdoors and teaching people ages 1 - adult.
- Working with supportive, experienced and knowledgeable staff.
- Opportunity to develop your own independent project based on your interests to benefit DNS.
- Assisting with summer camp programs, which may include canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, photography, and many other exciting adventures.
- Intern housing on property (more information below).
- Opportunity to take the Environmental Institute Management graduate course (6 credits).
- Exploring the many preserves managed by the Delaware Nature Society.
- Field trips to local natural history museums, state parks, nature centers, waterways, etc.
- Working with the animal collection and implementing them into programs.
- Opportunity to participate with activities at Coverdale Farm.
Some programs offered through Delaware Nature Society:
- Stream Ecology, Geology, Pond Ecology, Forest Succession, Insect Safari, Lenni Lenape Native Americans, Exploring Ecosystems, Maple Sugaring, Seeds, Life of the Monarch, Delaware Bay Study, Seasonal Delight, Reptiles and Amphibians, Nature Photography, From Farm to You, Farm Life, and many more!
Location:
Headquarters: Ashland Nature Center: Hockessin, DE
- 7 miles from Wilmington, DE
- 35 miles south of Philadelphia, PA
- 70 miles north of Baltimore, MD
Intern Housing:
- Fully furnished, renovated farmhouse in a serene setting on the Ashland Nature Center property.
- 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, screened in front porch.
General Description:
Year-long Education Interns assist in the teaching, preparation, and scheduling of education programs for children and adults from school groups and the general public at Ashland Nature Center and Coverdale Farm, at Delaware Nature Society preserve sites, and around the region. Interns attend instructor-training workshops and develop an independent project based on individual interests and the needs of the organization. During the summer, interns co-teach eight weeks of summer camp programs. There is a summer-only internship option.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with biannual scheduling of field studies by public and private school teachers. Attends instructor-training workshops. Teaches field studies, overnight, and outreach programs each day as needed. Helps with program preparation and maintenance of equipment/teaching tools. (time allocated: 60%)
- Co-teaches eight weeks of summer members programs. Participates in one week of staff training and camp preparation. (time allocated: 30%)
- Teaches as needed during public overnight programs. Assists the public overnight staff team with lodge inspection and monitoring. (time allocated: 10%)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in science, education, or recreation
- Teaching experience or experience working with children
- Natural sciences knowledge and public relations skills
- Computer skills
To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
David Pragoff, School and Group Programs Team Leader,
Delaware Nature Society - P.O. Box 700 - Hockessin, DE 19707
or email davidp@delawarenaturesociety.org
Questions? Call 302-239-2334, 133
This page was designed
by the 2005-2006 interns Sarah Fisher, Angie Sayers and Catherine Hawk
Photos by Catherine Hawk
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