Coastal Classroom College Intern, Summer

City Parks Foundation seeks a College Intern to assist Coastal Classroom Staff in providing instruction and guidance to middle school students and paid high school interns during Summer 2024. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in aquatic ecosystems and shoreline ecology as well as at least one year experience in delivering instruction to and working with adolescents in an educational setting.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree or anticipated degree program in Education, Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Interest in working with diverse students, especially middle school youth from low-income communities
• Knowledge of science education, marine ecology, marine biology, environmental science, or related field, or pursuit of a degree in one or more of these areas of study
• Basic knowledge of marine ecosystems, marine life, data collection, and data analysis
• Lifeguard Certification a plus
• Non-motorized boating experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team essential
• Versatility, resourcefulness and creativity required (contagious enthusiasm would be great)
• Willingness to work outdoors from July-August in hot/sometimes uncomfortable weather conditions (manual labor necessary)

Benefits

• $18 - $20 per hour