Internship Programs Assistant
About The Position
Environment for the Americas (EFTA) is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado. EFTA works to connect diverse people to conservation through education and outreach, meaningful work experience, and international partnerships. Our Internship Programs are an important example of how we accomplish this goal. We work with underrepresented youth across the country and federal and non-governmental agencies to provide internship opportunities. These intensive experiences introduce participants to important job skills and provide opportunities to work side-by-side with biologists, educators, researchers, historians, and other professionals at national parks, wildlife refuges, and other natural areas across the country. The Internship Program Assistant would assist in the coordination and facilitation of internship programs including the Fish & Feathers and Latino Heritage Internship Program and individual placement internships. Internship Program Assistants work closely with Internship Programs leads and managers to ensure interns needs are met and ultimately have positive rewarding experiences. The incumbent will have the opportunity to meet and work with a wide range of partners and be part of a diverse team. Opportunities for growth are available and the opportunity for a full-time salaried position may become available based on funding and experience.
Requirements
- Must be available May 6 -18th for prepping and facilitating the Fish & Feathers training
- Capable of using binoculars and avian field guides and teaching others.
- Has good communication skills, both written and verbal, is a proactive communicator and organized individual.
- Possesses good computer skills including Google platforms, Excell, and Powerpoint.
- Has the ability to travel to program sites and events.
- Has a valid driver’s license and has the ability to drive rental vans;
- Employee must be authorized to work in the United States and must possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in birds or fishing is a plus.
- Knowledge or experience in fieldwork, environmental education/interpretation, natural resource management, conservation, and/or communications is a plus.
- Familiarity with Wordpress is desirable.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Help facilitate internship training and workshops including the Fish and Feathers training in Estes Park , Colorado (May 11- 16) and the virtual Latino Heritage Internship Program Career & Leadership Workshop.
- Assist interns in Colorado bird identification during the Fish and Feathers training.
- Participate in intern check-in and may communicate with interns throughout the internship
- Review interns blogs, social media content, and other intern deliverables
- Attend internship programs and staff meetings both virtual and in-person
- Assist with securing housing and purchasing flights for interns.
- Assist lead and managers in visiting interns at participating sites.
- Assist with the logistics of trainings and workshops including driving a passenger van, picking up food, set -up and clean-up.
- Assist with internship program office tasks including inventory and packaging of uniforms and program materials out of the Boulder office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
