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Environmental Education Intern-Lums Pond State Park

Delaware State Parks Internship Program
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As an Environmental Education Intern at Delaware State Parks, you will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the fields of environmental education and outdoor recreation through extensive hands-on experience and training. Principal duties of the position are to conduct educational and recreational programs such as kayaking, hiking, birding, public programs, school programs, special events, walk-by programs, and guided hikes featuring our Park’s many natural and historical resources. This internship provides nature-based interpretive experience, public speaking practice as well as leadership skills. The position includes working weekends and some evenings.

Interns will also participate in intern-wide professional development activities and experiential learning opportunities that may require them to be off-site or away from their placement. Each intern will complete a personalized “demonstration of learning” project. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns will present their projects during a poster session for peers and Delaware State Parks staff.

Job Duties:

  • Work as part of a team to provide quality educational programs on the cultural and natural resources of Lums Pond.
  • Assist with conservation efforts in the park, monitoring, tracking data and leading volunteers. 
  • Be a front-line representative of Delaware State Parks - greet nature center guests, table at events, and rove throughout campground and/or park
  • Interact and create a safe and enjoyable environment for all park visitors
  • Abide by all Delaware State Parks safety regulations
  • Coordinate with all park staff for use of equipment, planning of programs, and working special events
  • Assists with canoe/kayak trips and other recreational programs.
  • Work as a team to keep nature center and all equipment clean and presentable, following all cleaning safety protocols
  • May include live animal care and handling
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 37.5-hour Schedule Varies--- Evenings/Weekends/Holidays required
    • Schedule: 37.5 hours per week April- November 
    • Schedule: 29.5 hours per week December – March
  • Casual/Seasonal Employees are not eligible for State Plan Benefits 

 

Condition of Hire:

  • Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas. 
  • The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify.
  • Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.