- Agency
- Ozark Natural Science Center
- Location
- Ozark Natural Science Center, Huntsville AR
- Job Category
- Internships
- Salary
- $1500 stipend
- Start Date
- 05/30/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/30/2023
- Website
- https://www.onsc.us/
- Description
- Job Description: Intern – ONSC Summer Programs and AEGIS Wet'n'Wild Camp Reports to: Program Manager Position Type: Short Term Seasonal Start/End Date: 5/30/23 – 7/3/23 Summary: Are you an environmentalist or outdoor enthusiast who wants to help shape the future and change the world one student at a time? Join the ONSC team as an Intern for ONSC’s summer programs, which include 3 weeks of ONSC summer training, programs, and camps, and 2 weeks of AEGIS Wet’n’Wild Camp. Interns will assist our teacher naturalists (TNs) with our overnight wilderness immersion programs. TNs and interns help students understand nature through hands-on science and teach stewardship through a love of the natural world. During the ONSC summer camps and programs, our team will teach mixed-age students during several programs and camps. ONSC interns will also assist with program preparation and clean-up. During AEGIS Wet’n’Wild Camp, our team will be teaching 24 10th and 11th grade students for 14 days and 13 nights of a science wilderness immersion program based at the Ozark Natural Science Center campus and Madison County Wildlife Management Area, including two float trip and overnight camping experiences. Students will be able to unplug from electronic distractions and plug into the ever-changing and exciting world of field biology where evolving technology and field science merge. The AEGIS campers are selected from all over Arkansas for these highly competitive scholarships. The students are eager to learn and absorb knowledge from our educators and field scientists. Interns will assist the TNs as they facilitate students' deeper understanding of nature through hands-on science. Interns will inspire appreciation of nature through sharing their love of science and the natural world. Qualifications: Six Interns will be hired. Selection criteria for these positions will include: • An interest and general knowledge in environmental or natural science (i.e. biology, geology, environmental science, ecology) preferred • Outdoor education experience • Passion for the ONSC mission and genuine appreciation for the natural world and conservation • Experience and sufficient comfort levels with outdoor activities (including hiking for hours in the summertime in the Ozarks with potentially very high heat and varying weather conditions, river canoeing or kayaking, and tent camping) • Experience leading outdoor nature or science-themed recreational and team-building activities • Demonstrated time management skills • Speaking and oral presentation skills • Experience communicating effectively with 9th through 11th grade students preferred • General knowledge of the Ozarks ecoregion preferred • CPR & basic First Aid • Ability to work as a team • Background check required General Description: The six ONSC Interns will collaborate with two science teachers and three teacher naturalists to form the teaching staff. The eleven positions will handle program-related operations including educational activities, interpretive hikes/field investigations on the trail, interactive classes in field and classroom, recreation and team-building activities, Socratic discussions on natural science and conservation-themed readings, and dorm-duties. Interns will support the TNs as they support the daily science specialists who will be instructing the special topic of the day. Interns are required to stay onsite overnight during the internship period. They will be housed in the onsite lodges with campers and will assist TN chaperones as needed on an alternate rotating schedule with the science teacher chaperones (schedule to be determined). Main Duties: • Assist in motivating students, nurturing new learning, addressing social-emotional needs, and connecting with these gifted students. • Participate in the instruction of the Wet’n’Wild program through support of students during the specialist programs. Interns will support TNs as they offer assistance and support to students as they conduct field research, gather data and explore a variety of habitats in the Ozark Natural Division, including oak-hickory forests, glades and the War Eagle, King’s, and Buffalo Rivers. • Participate in the presentation of natural science and conservation literature and support the instruction of Socratic Circle discussions of the writings of naturalists, scientists, and conservationists. • Help prepare for and lead recreation and team-building activities • Participate in AEGIS staff training and general ONSC summer camp training • Provide support for ONSC programs and participants, including during ONSC meals, student/guest orientation, and the maintenance of facilities and equipment • Reside on-site during each program • Ensure, at all times, the safety of students and peers and other ONSC guests to the best of your ability. • Knowledgeably use, maintain, and return all teaching and safety equipment assigned to you. • Provide on-call availability for emergencies during the entirety of the program. Additional Duties: • Assist with organization of equipment and supplies in preparation for field science instruction duties, including, but not limited to: backpack supplies, hand-held radios, water bottles, etc. • Be a professional representative of ONSC at all times • Maintain active communication with the Program Manager/Camp Director on issues of importance relating to programming and operations. • Other duties including kitchen assistance, grounds maintenance, and admin work Through this one-of-a-kind opportunity, Interns are not only paid and housed, but also given a professional development experience that exceeds a simple workshop or class. Camp will begin with a training day, followed by support, coaching, and evaluations. Each TN, teacher and intern is a wealth of knowledge, just like you, so the learning amongst the team members is ongoing and encouraged. Don’t pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Apply today and help us enhance the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Ozark Natural Environment! Compensation: • $1500.00 stipend for the internship period • Staff housing provided with all utilities • Meals provided when programming is in session • Training and Educational opportunities • An opportunity to share your love of the natural world with an amazing and supportive team of naturalists while sparking and feeding the love of nature in the next generation - priceless!!! ONSC celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees, volunteers, and interns from a wide variety of backgrounds. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, education, culture, or any other federal, state or local protected class. How to Apply: Please apply by submitting your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Liz Hill, Program Manager: liz.hill@onsc.us or call 479-202-0691 for more information.
- Qualifications
- Qualifications: Six Interns will be hired. Selection criteria for these positions will include: • An interest and general knowledge in environmental or natural science (i.e. biology, geology, environmental science, ecology) preferred • Outdoor education experience • Passion for the ONSC mission and genuine appreciation for the natural world and conservation • Experience and sufficient comfort levels with outdoor activities (including hiking for hours in the summertime in the Ozarks with potentially very high heat and varying weather conditions, river canoeing or kayaking, and tent camping) • Experience leading outdoor nature or science-themed recreational and team-building activities • Demonstrated time management skills • Speaking and oral presentation skills • Experience communicating effectively with 9th through 11th grade students preferred • General knowledge of the Ozarks ecoregion preferred • CPR & basic First Aid • Ability to work as a team • Background check required ONSC celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees, volunteers, and interns from a wide variety of backgrounds. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, education, culture, or any other federal, state or local protected class. How to Apply: Please apply by submitting your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Liz Hill, Program Manager: liz.hill@onsc.us or call 479-202-0691 for more information.
- Contact Person
- Liz Hill
- Contact Phone
- 479-202-0691
- Contact eMail
- liz.hill@onsc.us
