Spring Environmental Education Intern
Spring Environmental Education Intern - Natural Resources, Education and Volunteer Division
Pay Rate $18/hr
This is a 10-20 hour per week internship, including Saturdays and a flexible weekday schedule. The internship will last until May 2026.
The Natural Resources Department has an active Education and Volunteer Division that provides a variety of hands-on interpretive environmental education programs as well as volunteer offerings throughout the County's parks and preserves. Staff are also responsible for creating marketing material, interpretive signage, and brochures for each site.
The successful Spring semester intern will work in the Education and Volunteer Division to design and deliver interpretive environmental education programming at various preserves and the NEST education center at Robinson Preserve. The intern will work with education staff to lead activities, maintain and store equipment, and assist with other programs.
This internship will cover the basics of the fields of environmental education and interpretation. Each Intern will be required to propose, develop, implement, and document 1 to 2 interpretive, environmental education activities or lesson plans, which will serve as a lasting result of their internship.
Working Conditions
Work will be conducted in both an indoor/office environment and outdoors. Sitting and focusing for long periods and the use of a computer will be required. Work outdoors will be conducted in a variety of weather conditions including heat, insects, and rain, and may require standing for long periods and lifting objects up to 60 lbs. with assistance. The successful intern will be able to work in a team or independently. In some cases, County vehicles will be available for transportation, however, the intern should be prepared to transport themselves to and from all work sites in a private/personal vehicle. All equipment and materials necessary for summer camp programming, lesson plan design, and other required duties will be provided. Interns will have access to a laptop computer, and copier, and will be provided a workspace in the office. Performs other duties as requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work outdoors with volunteers and program participants. Ability to work with a variety of different age groups including children and adults. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, Florida's wildlife, plants, and habitats. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, basic educational and interpretive techniques. Excellent customer service skills. Desire to share nature with the public. Ability to work at a computer to utilize software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, or Canva to create program documents and marketing materials. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate clearly and work with audience of all ages. Ability to maintain concentration on complex projects for extended periods. Experience working in the outdoors in various forms of outdoor recreation.