Environmental Education Internship

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center•Glen Rose, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Education Interns (EE Interns) at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center engage diverse audiences with environmental and conservation themes through a range of learning experiences aligned with the Environmental Engagement Department’s purpose of facilitating individuals’ discovering their roles and responsibilities in the natural world. Interns will gain experience in providing interpretative, hands-on guest experiences related to conservation and the environment, utilizing informal education methods to educate, connect, and inspire a wide range of audiences including general park visitors, individual families, and groups such as school students and scouting organizations, leading or assisting with educational programs in a variety of settings, formats, and lengths, and discovering and enhancing an informal, interpretive education skillset, including assisting with activity and program development.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age at the start of the internship.
Experience working with children, the public, and/or in an educational setting is required.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills
Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Candidates must be willing to work an atypical schedule (including nights and weekends).
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license
Applicants must possess a driving record that allows for Fossil Rim insurance coverage when driving company vehicles.
International applicants must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim cannot sponsor or assist with the visa process.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in biology, environmental science, education, or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help develop and present education programs and special events
Provide excellent customer service for guests
Lead engaging and interpretive tours of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Facilitate guest exploration and discovery through activity stations, Conservation Investigations, nature exploration trail programming, educational programming, and roving interpretation
Host groups on-site for tours, day programs, and overnight programs
Drive Fossil Rim vehicles on and off-site in a variety of roles, including effectively guiding a tour while driving a tour vehicle
Interpret local and exotic flora and fauna for guests
Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of EE Department facilities including but not limited to trail maintenance, cleaning after programs, and assisting with food service for camps
Assist with ectotherm animal husbandry. Note: This is not a daily duty for EE Interns.
Ensure compliance with Fossil Rim’s mission and vision
Serve as a Fossil Rim representative during off-site events