Natural Science Education Intern

Natural Science Education Intern

Supervisors: Education Director/Preserve Coordinator

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt

Hours: Part-time (10 to 20 hours per week)

         Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-5:30pm 

Pay: $15/hour

To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to meagan@westcave.org

Description

Education Interns perform a wide variety of duties at Westcave that support our education work. This includes guided public hikes, specialty programs, field trips for students, and other experiences during the weekends and some weekdays. This internship is perfect for a curious and active person looking to further their experience in interpretation and informal education of the natural world. 

Education will serve as trail guides for Preserve visitors. On the 1 ½ hour tours, interns will lead groups from an arid grassland, through a limestone crevice, into a cool, sheltered canyon to view the Preserve’s magnificent waterfall, grotto and cave. During the tour, interns will provide information on the Preserve’s natural history, geology and biology. Interns will also assist with special family programs on some weekends, work the Environmental Learning Center desk between tours and other assigned tasks to support the Preserve. Education interns may assist with school programs by leading guided tours for visiting schools. Training will be provided for all internship positions. When not leading tours, interns will also support the welcome desk, sell Westcave merchandise, interact with a diverse group of volunteers, clean and maintain Westcave’s public restrooms and Environmental Learning Center, as well as other assigned tasks to support the operations of the Preserve. 

Westcave Preserve is located approximately 45 minutes from downtown Austin in southwest Travis County.    

Desired Qualities:

A creative team-player with a curiosity and interest in the natural world with a willingness to work with the public and youth from all backgrounds. Demonstrates a commitment to the outdoors and equity. Excellent work ethic. Reliable transportation. Ability to work outside and hike 1 mile.