it’s really nice and demanding work environment. If you like working with kids and also love nature this place got it all.
What I wish was different
less walking because this job does demand walking on daily basis.
Advice
Great place to make new friends and connections with people. Also great administrative team they have.
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Fair Food Matters Intern
June - August 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I was treated as an equal partner in planning and curriculum developing, while I was trusted to complete the assigned tasks without constant supervision.
What I wish was different
Because of the busy summer for all, I didn't get to interact with the great people around me as much as I would have liked to. I wish I could have participated in more collaborative work with toher interns and staff.
Advice
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Marketing and Public Programs Assistant
January - April 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The staff and the goals of the nature center.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to be haired as a full time staff member as a Public Programs Educator.
Advice
You have to be open to learning new things and take genuine interest in nature.
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Senior Educator
June - August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I liked working with kids, especially the kids that dealt with behavioral issues. Also there was a great comradere at KNC, we were all going through the same hard work.
What I wish was different
The job was great, the living situation was awful but I didn't have options so I had to take it.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for help. Dealing with 12 kids at a time is a large challenge, and they will always always send you help. I did not use this and I think I could have been a lot less exhausted if I had.
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Senior Educator
June - August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I liked working with children and sharing knowledge with them about nature.
