472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240; 413-637-0320
NATURALIST/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERN
Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring Positions
Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries encompass nearly 3000 acres of ecologically diverse conservation land. Environmental education interns work as part of a dynamic team of staff and interns who support education efforts on several wildlife sanctuaries. Interns contribute to projects in their focus area as well teaming up on projects that cross disciplines with our conservation and property stewardship programs.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in a wide range of conservation and environmental education programs including guided bird walks, scenic view hikes, river and lake canoe trips, evening fire fly watch, new moon night watch, in-school programs, school field trips, etc.;
- Experience six Mass Audubon sanctuaries, local cultural venues (Tanglewood, The Mount), and area schools;
- Assist with leading nature/conservation education programs for diverse audiences including adults, families, school groups;
- Assist with greeting/orienting visitors, organizing library/education equipment resources, and other duties as required;
- May also include assisting with wildlife and plant field science and land management and stewardship activities;
- To some extent the position can be customized based upon the interests/skills of the intern;
- Minimum hours:
- Summer: 25 hours per week over an 10-12 week period
- Fall or Winter/Spring: 8-16 hours per week over semester
Qualifications:
- Strong interest and educational background in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental education, conservation, biology, botany, wildlife, natural resources, or related field;
- Experience in teaching and/or working with children and/or adults desired for some roles;
- Minimum HS Diploma and 1 year of college education;
- Energetic, organized, team-oriented, with strong communication and record keeping skills;
- Solid interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, self-motivation, sense of humor, ability to manage diverse tasks, and willingness to learn;
- Candidates should be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team;
- Must have reliable transportation to get to work sites;
- CPR/First Aid certification, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher) desired;
- Successful candidates must pass a background record check (CORI, SORI and driver’s record)
Compensation and Benefits: This is an unpaid educational internship. Opportunities may be available to receive school credit or work study. Housing is NOT provided.
Additional Information: Mass Audubon’s mission is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife. Mass Audubon protects 36,500 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries include—Canoe Meadows in Pittsfield, Pleasant Valley in Lenox, Tracy Brook in Richmond, and Lime Kiln Farm in Sheffield. Combined, these offer 1,800+ acres of varied habitats and twelve miles of trails that welcome over 20,000 visitors annually for nature education and recreation including hiking and snowshoeing. Internships are based at our Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox, MA and involve travel to other sanctuaries and study sites.
How to Apply: Send required parts [1. letter of interest; 2. resume; and 3. contact name, phone, email for three references] to
Dale Abrams, Education and Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]
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