Discovery Center Summer Internship

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOUNTAINS FOUNDATION•Fawnskin, CA

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Southern California Mountains Foundation is hiring for 4 seasonal summer intern/corpsmember positions at the Big Bear Discovery Center. This is a training position that gives young individuals ages 18 to 26 the opportunity to engage directly with forest visitors, provide interpretive education programs and lead groups. Specifically this position is responsible for providing summer interpretive programs and visitor information services at the Big Bear Discovery Center located in Fawnskin, CA. Intern is responsible for leading nature walks, hiking tours, campfire programs and other interpretive programs for the public. Position will also work directly with staff, and volunteers. The Intern will operate the POS system at the visitor center front desk and be responsible for maintaining stock in the gift store.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license with a clean record with the ability to obtain a government drivers license
Working knowledge of computers
Experience working and recreating outdoors.
A candidate should show evidence of the following characteristics: hard working, problem solver, flexibility, positive outlook, creativity, concern for community safety, good interpersonal skills, a willing attitude, adaptability, decision making skills, maturity, integrity, and approachability
18-26 years old, due to the training nature of the position.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid training certification is preferred
Knowledge of the San Bernardino Mountains geography preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental education and interpretive programs for the public including evening campfires, hiking tours, nature walks, astronomical events, a variety of wildlife programming, Gold Panning, and school and youth programs with a focus on ecosystems and stewardship in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Assist with general needs around the visitor center such as daily set-up, custodial, and general maintenance duties.
Operate the gift store POS system selling merchandise and maintaining stock, memberships, concert tickets, and eco-tour spots.
Work at the front desk, answering phones and giving out information to visitors.
Enter database information into Google Drive and Excel.
Create fliers, press releases, signs, and social media posts.
Work independently as well as on a team with staff, volunteers, and corpsmembers.
Adapt to a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
Promote programs, volunteer opportunities and projects in the community; sometimes at community/recreation events.
Assist, help and cooperate with other SCMF staff to meet the goals of the Mountains Foundation.