CONSERVATION INTERN

Spring Outreach Intern Opportunity

Application Deadline January 15, 2023

Schedule: 5-15 hours/week

Start date: February 2023

End date: May 2023, extension possible

Wage: Paid, $15/hour

Description:

The Environmental Education Intern will join GCSWCD’s Education team.  In addition to work experience, this intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in design using Adobe applications, educational event planning, survey development/implementation, and more!

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with educational events, including set-up, take-down, and classroom management
  • Assist with ongoing community outreach events (Farmer’s Markets, Pop-Up Seed Libraries, etc.)
  • Support large community outreach events
    • Earth Day events – April 10-22, 2023
    • iMAGINE Upstate – Saturday, April 1, 2023
  • Take photos at events

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Draft and/or review lesson plans (topics may vary widely)
  • Create content for social media
  • Assist in administrative tasks

Qualifications:

  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Some experience in youth development, youth education, and/or adult education
  • Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends
  • Basic understanding of google applications
  • Self-starting, focused, and efficient
  • Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of conservation and earth sciences
  • Experience using social media for outreach and education
  • Ability to lift 20+ pounds

 

Application Instructions:

Email a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to Chaneen Haler.

Contact Information:

Chaneen Haler, Stormwater Programs Coordinator

(864) 920-6401

chaler@greenvillecounty.org