INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Environmental Education Intern
(2 Positions)
Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute
www.gorgeecology.org
AmeriCorps – Mt. Adams Center
August 29, 2008 – November 14, 2008

Position Summary:
Environmental Education Interns will have the opportunity to learn about local ecology of the Columbia River Gorge and how to develop and implement effective environmental education programs. Interns will be trained to assist in delivering the 10-week SECRETS ecology education program to upper elementary students in the Gorge Region. Interns will also assist in volunteer database development, event planning, and other stewardship and education programs as needed. Interns will also plan and implement outdoor school programming for two sessions of the Pathfinder Outdoor School. Approximately 40% of the intern’s time will be spent in classrooms, 25% on field trips and the other 35% in the office coordinating programs, prepping materials, developing/revising curriculum, and evaluating programs. Members will receive training, a modest living stipend (~$1959 over three month period before taxes), and an $1,000 Education Award upon completion of 300 hours.

How to apply:
Please see full Position Description and application instructions online at www.gorgeecology.org/get_involved/americorps2.htm. Complete applications must be received by Aug. 14, 2008 at 5:00pm. The position is funded through the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA) AmeriCorps program in Trout Lake, Washington, and requires the candidates to complete several steps as listed in the position description.