Summer Naturalist Internship

   

Gore Range Natural Science School

posted: Mar 02, 2010 and closes: Mar 17, 2010

Description and Details

Join us for an unforgettable summer of working with people of all ages in the outdoors. Grow as an environmental educator and interpreter, and create an incredible network of contacts for careers within the fields of education, natural resource management and tourism. As a naturalist, you will receive interpretive training, and your main duties will be to research, plan and present nature walks, talks and evening programs at each of our partner locations (US Forest Service – White River National Forest; Vail Nature Center; Vail Resorts’ Discovery Center and Sylvan Lake State Park). Naturalists rotate through a schedule of staffing 3 nature/visitor centers, preparing and teaching natural history lessons to children in local recreation district day camps, conducting outreach at information booths for local events and assisting in on-going Science School projects. Qualifications: Enthusiasm for educating others about the environment and living in the Rockies! Coursework toward a BA/BS in science, education, or an environmentally-related field Ability to obtain current First Aid and CPR certifications before summer begins Interest in working flexible hours (including evenings) GRNSS seeks positive, self-motivated, organized and creative individuals who can work independently and as a team.

Location

Vail, Colorado

Application Info

Send a completed application from website, cover letter and resume by March 17, 2010 to: anns@gorerange.org or GRNSS, Attn: Ann Colbert, PO Box 9469, Avon, CO 81620

GRNSS, Attn: Ann Colbert, PO Box 9469, Avon, CO 81620
anns@gorerange.org
fax: 970-827-9730

Salary & Benefits

Housing and $175 per week stipend