Description:
Schedule: This internship will only be for 90 hours total. Applicant must be available one morning each week (from approximately 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.)
Dates: 03-03-2020 - 05-16-2020
Agency: Snow Canyon State Park
Location: Ivins
Overview:
Present educational programs to visiting school groups (K-12); Develop and/or lead interpretive guided hikes for school children and/or the general public.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop pre- and post-visit materials as applicable; meet and greet park visitors and help them discover the park's resources and how to enjoy them appropriately; maintain park trails and exhibits.
Applicant must be available one morning (Monday-Friday) each week (from approximately 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.) and willing to learn local geology, plant and wildlife communities; and work independently in an outdoor setting.
No housing available for this internship.
Qualifications:
Background and interest in natural history and interpretation. Experience in public speaking, writing, and developing interpretive programs, working with school children and/or large groups, and word processing programs. Ability to work outdoors independently in a desert environment, hike rugged and occasionally steep trails, and hike at night. Additional skills or training: First Aid or CPR Certification is preferred but not required
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- A background check is required.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a state-issued driver's license.
- Submission of Unlawful Harassment paperwork; Safe Driver training.
Preferred contact is through emails only.