CEER-Freshwater Research Institute (FRI) Environmental Education and Outreach (EEO) Intern
Job Summary:
The Freshwater Research Institute (FRI) has a collection of environmental education and outreach modules to be used by the Environmental Education and Outreach (EEO) team for public/community/school events by invitation or request. This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible, non-exempt position as defined by FLSA standards.
Specific Responsibilities:
- FRI EEO interns will create (if there is a subject need) and maintain/update modules so that everything is prepared for outreach events.
- Interns will conduct scheduled/requested FRI EEO events, promote the FRI, and be encouraged to search out opportunities to schedule additional events.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Communication Skills: verbal/written with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Organizational Skills: show up prepared, on-time, with all materials.
Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and execute environmental education information in an effective way.
- Communicate with the public by connecting them to the environment.
- Coordinating logistics with FRI employees and event/venues about needs, wants, and objectives.
Location:
This student worker position is located on campus/off campus
Education
Accepting applications from all majors
Experience
No experience needed
Additional Requirements:
This position is paid $11.00 per hour and approximately 1- 5 hours per week on average but can fluctuate based on demands
Physical Demand
- Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Position requires the ability to move about the campus.
- Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction.
- Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
- Position requires occasional stooping, crouching, and bending.
- Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
- Working conditions are indoor and outdoor.