- Agency
- USFWS - Balcones Canyonlands NWR
- Location
- Lago Vista, TX
- Job Category
- Internships
- Salary
- $1500 stipend (Approx 30 hrs/week)
- Start Date
- 06/05/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/14/2023
- Description
- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking one college student or recent graduate to work at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, 5 miles west of Lago Vista, TX. The Environmental Education Intern prepares for and conducts environmental education (EE) programs for students in grades K -12 using established curriculum and lesson plans. The intern will teach hands-on EE lessons and assist with program evaluation, inventory tracking, and will have the opportunity to assist with curriculum development. Leadership, group management skills, and an interest in working with various age groups and students from varying backgrounds are important skills for this position. This internship works with both the refuge and our partner organization, Candlelight Ranch, a nature therapy nonprofit, to support their summer programming. Must be willing to drive a van with 10-12 students between partner locations. Work will be performed outside in warm weather. Training provided. Free housing may be available. June 5-August 4, 2023
- Qualifications
- Leadership, group management skills, and an interest in working with various age groups and students from varying backgrounds are important skills for this position. This internship works with both the refuge and our partner organization, Candlelight Ranch, a nature therapy nonprofit, to support their summer programming. Must be willing to drive a van with 10-12 students between partner locations. Work will be performed outside in warm weather. Training provided. Free housing may be available.
- Contact Person
- Kelly Purkey
- Contact Phone
- 8302653024
- Contact eMail
- kelly_purkey@fws.gov
