Summer Environmental Education Internship

The summer environmental education internship for the Prince William Sound Science Center is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in outdoor environmental and science education. We provide a variety of education programs to audiences of all ages, including a science camp called From the Forest to the Sea that is run in partnership with the US Forest Service/Cordova Ranger District.

Our mission is to provide tools and guidance to campers to increase their understanding of the interdependence of all ecosystems. We combine hands-on environmental science education with positive experiences in the outdoors to build a foundation of knowledge for campers to use as they grow into wise decision makers and good stewards of the land.

Our programs are located on the beautiful Copper River Delta and Prince William Sound regions of south central Alaska. The landscape provides an excellent classroom for participants (and staff) to explore the temperate rainforest, wetland, glacial, and marine ecosystems that make this area so diverse. With a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, we offer a high quality and personal learning experience for all of our participants. Campers attend from Cordova and other Alaskan communities, and throughout the United States.

All of our activities are exploration based, designed to help campers form a deeper awareness and understanding of the interrelating ecosystems of the area, while building personal connections to the land and developing confidence and teamwork skills.

Please see the Program Schedule on our Summer Education Homepage to see what we are planning for this summer

Internship Description

• 1. Participate in planning sessions for summer education programs
• 2. Assist in curriculum development for summer education programs.
• 3. Provide logistical support and participant supervision as needed for summer education programs.
• 4. Teach environmental education activities to participants ages 7-107.
• 5. Share in responsibilities of supervising campers during evening hours at camp, including overnights.
• 6. Help with the physical set up and take down/storage of the camp buildings and other supplies used during the summer.
• 7. Share duties in meal preparation, planning and cleanup.
• 8. Participate in all required trainings, including defensive driving, bear spray safety, firearm safety and range certification.
• 9. Come prepared to learn about the beautiful Alaskan landscape and have FUN!

Logistics

The internship pays a weekly stipend and provides housing. We may offer partial reimbursement of travel expenses to offset the costs of travel to Cordova. Dates of the internship are May to August. Specific dates are flexible to some degree. Please contact Lindsay for more information

This position is currently closed .

To apply:
Send resume and cover letter, including names and phone numbers of two references, to: Lindsay Butters Prince William Sound Science Center
PO Box 705 .Cordova, AK 99574
phone:(907) 424-5800 ext. 231
fax: (907) 424-5820
email: lbutters at pwssc.org

Communication by email or fax is preferred.