Internship - Youth Stewardship Intern

Student Conservation Association•San Francisco, CA

1d•$500•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on the Youth Stewardship Program, a free environmental service learning program. The program includes in-class visits and field trips that consist of environmental education activities and habitat restoration work. The intern will directly mentor youth, supervise outdoor recreational trips, develop curriculum, coordinate volunteer events, plan an 8-month agenda, facilitate presentations, recruit participants, and track the program budget.

Requirements

Willing to work occasional off hours and outdoors in inclement weather
California State Drivers' License with a good driving record
Experience working with youth is a must
Commit to 20 hours per week and 2-year commitment
Demonstrate emotional intelligence and self-awareness, inspire confidence and trust, and welcome feedback
Highly collaborative team player able to motivate and work with staff and partners and work cross-functionally between SFRPD departments
Able to work well under pressure and adapt easily to changing situations and priorities, while exercising good judgment and staying focused on overarching goals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working with small and large intergenerational crowds
Willingness to submit a copy of driving record, if hired

Nice To Haves

Enjoys working with diverse intergenerational crowds, and has a strong interest in working with youth
Interest and experience in youth and urban parks
Experience leading/facilitating youth through structured activities
Able to engage and comfortable managing groups of youth and/or adults for 2+ hours
Works well in a team setting and similarly, is self-motivated and can work independently
Passion for the environment and working outdoors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
Previous related experience or background in biology, environmental studies, or other related subjects or strong interest and willingness to learn independently and through experience
B.A or B.S in a related subject (preferred not required)
Comfortable driving large trucks or willing to learn
Ideally Bay Area resident
Passion for the environment and working outdoors and genuine interest in connecting youth to nature

Responsibilities

Directly mentor groups of 45 youths annually in the Greenager Program, graduating seven cohorts in total
Supervise and lead 1,000 hours of outdoor recreational trips for youth
Conduct over 2,500 hours in curriculum development and environmental education activities
Coordinate volunteer events and park objects for youths to engage in their communities actively
Plan and implement an 8-month agenda including place-based educational, discussions, and activities
Facilitate presentations and meetings with partner organizations to increase participants from priority neighborhoods
Recruit and interview over 300 rising 9th-12th grade youth participants
Track program budget and process invoices and payments from vendors.