Education Internship Description
The education internship is an unpaid position within the Education department at Teatown Lake Reservation. Education interns learn skills in environmental education and interpretation.
Time Commitment: This is a seasonal or yearly position. Interns can apply for the fall (Sept-Dec) or spring (Feb-May), as well as the whole year. We do not have intern positions available in the summer.
Qualifications:
To qualify for an education intern position, candidates must:
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Have their own transportation to and from Teatown
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Be a senior in high school or a high school graduate
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Be able to commit to at least 8 hours a week
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Be able to work those 8 hours within the hours of 9 - 5 Tuesday through Friday.
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Have interest in and experience with working with children.
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Have an interest in nature or environmental issues.
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Be able to work independently.
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Be self-motivated and organized.
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Be willing to work outdoors in all seasons and be willing to get dirty at times.
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Have an interest in continuing to be involved in the Teatown community after their internship is over.
Internship Description:
The job responsibilities of the Education Intern at Teatown are:
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Observe and assist with at least 2 educational programs a week until they feel comfortable enough to teach them on their own
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Researching various environmental topics in preparation for their teaching experiences
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Work on one special project, decided by the intern and education staff, that will help educate about an environmental issue.
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Assist the education staff in preparation for and participation in special events and seasonal activities, including the Plant
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Sale, sugaring season, EagleFest, and summer camp preparation.
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Organizing, cleaning, and maintaining Teatown’s educational tools and facilities.
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Other duties as assigned
To Apply: Contact Beth Rhines, Volunteer Coordinator at 914-762-2912 x115 or brhines@teatown.org. Resumes can be sent to: Beth Rhines, Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562.