Environmental Education Intern

The Environmental Education Intern position at Greening Youth Foundation NA is based at Everglades National Park in Homestead, FL. This full-time or part-time role involves providing administrative support to the Environmental Education Program, including scheduling, communication with teachers, and assisting with educational programming. The intern will also work with visitor services and must have a valid driver's license and transportation to the job site.
Position Overview

Position Title Environmental Education Intern NPS Unit Name Everglades National Park Position Dates Flexible 8 months (full time) or equivalent hours (part-time) beginning on (or around) October 2, 2023. Position Description and Responsibilities This position is located in Everglades National Park at the Hidden Lake Environmental Education Center. The center is located in the park, near the Homestead entrance, 12 miles east of Homestead. The purpose of the position is to provide administrative and clerical support to the Environmental Education Program.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner. Provides information about the program, redirects phone calls as needed, responds to teacher inquiries.
• Assists with program scheduling and calendars. Communicates with schools and/or teachers to sort out scheduling conflicts and possible alternatives.
• Assists with Every Kid in a Park scheduling and programs
• Provides program confirmations to teachers and maintains accurate records to ensure that all appropriate documentation is received and completed
• Communicates with teachers and bus company through email.
• Compiles and submits program calendars.
• Uses computer and appropriate software including Word, Excel, and Access for data collection, program scheduling and confirmations.
• Identifies, communicates and maintains an accurate list of Teacher Workshop candidates and rosters.
• Maintains an accurate list of transportation requirements for individual schools.
• Drafts correspondence to teachers and schools.
• Provides administrative support for Education Staff.
• Assists with teacher workshops and other educational programming as requested.
• Assists surrounding park districts with visitor services that may include working in a visitor center assisting visitors with trip planning, answering questions about the park, using a cash register, and learning about the ecology of the area.

Qualifications Enjoy working with the public. Knowledge of or willingness to learn about park natural and cultural resources. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to remain calm and courteous during hectic and emergency situations. Must pass a background investigation Work Environment Working conditions will include exposure to venomous animals, poisonous plants, biting and stinging insects as well as heat and humidity. Additionally, based on the interest/skills of the intern conditions may include walking and hiking on and off trails over uneven surfaces and in wetlands. Vehicle/License Requirement Must have valid state driver's license. Must have transportation to and from the job site. Must be able to drive a government vehicle. Compensation and Benefits The selected applicant will be compensated at a rate of $15 per hour. A transportation stipend of $40 a week will also be provided to the successful candidate. Days off may be subject to change. School schedules will be accommodated as best as possible.