We’re Looking for a Water Education Program Intern!
Title: Water Education Program Intern
Supervisor: April Farmer, Water Education Lead, Sustainability Educator
Position Type: Internship Position
Timeline: September through October and then in the spring April through June. Approximately 60-100 hours throughout the internship. Start date is September 3rd .
Organization Overview: The Environmental Center’s Mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. For us, sustainability is about people, the planet and prosperity for all. We seek to build a society that meets human needs equitably, lives within our planet’s ecological limits, and build a prosperous economy for all. The Environmental Center’s (TEC) Sustainable Youth and Schools program provides sustainability education for Central Oregon youth and teachers. We educate youth about sustainability and how their choices can have an impact on the planet, through classroom presentations, school activities and projects, outdoor school days and other programs. We have approximately 10,000 student contacts a year through our EarthSmart Program, Water Conservation Program and Outdoor School days.
Position Summary: This position is a critical part of our sustainability education team, supporting the water education lead in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our education programs. Interns will assist staff with the City of Bend and City of Redmond Water Programs field trips. Training will start on September 3rd with flexible hours. September 13th and 20th from 8am until 3pm are mandatory. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and resource conservation and meet the preferred qualifications below. The position requires a willingness to teach in the classroom as well as outside.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with the water education lead program director to plan, promote, coordinate, schedule, deliver and evaluate youth education programs and activities
- Assist in developing and updating youth education program curriculum and materials; ensure alignment with local, state and other educational standards, as directed by your supervisor
- Guiding students through student led learning and facilitating student experiential learning experiences
- Organizing and learning materials, pre and post program
- Collaborating with the City of Bend and the City of Redmond to align educational lessons and materials to city conservation and wastewater goals
- Teaching two separate and place based series about water in each city, focused on human interaction with the water cycle and wastewater treatment
- Designing and teaching experiential learning lessons
- Preparing, conducting, and targeting outreach to diverse audiences including Bend La-Pine and Redmond School District teachers and students
- Designing and teaching water conservation, wastewater and climate change educational lessons to Bend La-Pine and Redmond School District students and faculty
- Communicating verbally and through email to community members inquiring about conservation, climate change and wastewater education
- Conducting evaluations of students and teachers in pre and post program surveys to identify areas for improvement for the coming year
- Assisting program lead marketing the program at Teachers Night Out on September 13th
- Tracking hours
Requirements:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Personal computer
- Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player, with minimum supervision
- Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying
- Regular and reliable attendance of SEM workshops and onsite BOA’s
- Valid driver’s license
- Currently enrolled in college or recently graduated
- Understanding of sustainability and conservation strategies
- Desire to increase water conservation and learn about rules and regulations guiding water distribution, treatment and reclamation
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Intern Benefits Include: The intern will receive hands-on experience, teaching experience and water system management understanding.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter describing interest and qualifications and resume electronically to april@envirocenter.org. Please put – Water Program Intern – in the subject line.