Summer Education Intern

DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC•Ashland, DE

4d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Internship is a 12-week employment located at DelNature’s Ashland Nature Center or Coverdale Farm Preserve. Summer Interns (Interns) support the effective delivery of educational lessons and activities for children ages 4 to 15 during week-long summer camp programs. Interns participate in 1 week of training and rotate through various summer camp duties. Duties include assisting with or leading camps for ages 4 - 15, leading extended care activities, and assisting camp leadership in day-to-day operations. Interns will have the opportunity to develop and lead programs and assist in traveling adventure camps. Summer Education Interns are paid hourly (pay rate dependent on qualifications) for the 12-week term position divided into twice-monthly payments with all required federal and state taxes withheld. All summer interns will need to enter hours for their training and camp work weeks using the Paycom payroll system. Paycom training will be provided.

Requirements

Commitment to and passion for the mission of Delaware Nature Society.
Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team, indoors and outside under variable weather conditions.
Flexibility and adaptability to work a schedule that meets the needs of the organization.
Excellent communication skills with an ease and enthusiasm for talking to individuals of all ages.
Ability to always interact in a positive and professional manner.
Must possess the following traits and skills: Flexibility, dependability, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, work as part of a team.
Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
minimum of 18 years old.
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Outdoor recreation, cooking, or farm skills and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support summer camp with all aspects of camp during eleven weeks of summer camp programming.
Assist with daily camp program preparation and clean up, and with care and maintenance of education materials, equipment, and teaching tools.
Support and participate in instructor training events and activities.
Co-lead early morning care and/or afternoon extended care as needed over the course of the summer.
Ensure all DelNature policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols, are implemented, and always enforced.
Assist with other camp duties such as sign in and sign out process.
Promote & support DelNature’s mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of audiences.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or leadership staff.