Naturalist Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: varies

Summer Naturalist Intern
Iowa County Coservation, Ladora, Iowa

Description: This position will run approximately June through August (negotiable) and will offer opportunities to actively participate in environmental education, interpretation, visitor services, and natural resource management. This is a part-time unpaid internship. Interns will be evaluated on their performance and interaction with employees and the public. Internship Description will be reassessed after second interview with student, and tailored to that individual's internship learning goals.

Duties: Develop and present educational programs, assist with summer camps, design and construct nature center displays, assist with educational animal care, write articles for the county conservation newsletter, assist with resource management, and other duties as assigned. Some night and weekend hours will be required. Schedule will be negotiated with the intern.

Qualifications: Must be prompt and dependable, and a high school student in good standing. Be poised, mature, and possess a positive attitude while being flexible. Ability to follow instructions is a must, and be able to perform routine tasks without being prompted. Must be professional, courteous, respectful, and trustworthy. Must be able to work well with children and adults.

Possess a valid driver’s license, have the ability to get to and from the work site, use hand and small power tools, and be physically able to work in extreme conditions (heat, humidity, steep terrain, etc).

For more information or if you have questions, call Mary at (319) 655-8466 or email mbulger@co.iowa.ia.us

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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