Naturalist/Environmental Education Intern at Huntley Meadows Park
This internship is accompanied by a $3500 award from the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park. This internship is designed to give interested college students and recent graduates the opportunity to work with professional park staff at a 1500-acre wetland preserve operated by Fairfax County, Virginia. It provides practical experience in a hands-on setting and gives participants the chance to develop skills needed for a career in environmental education, nature center operation, and wildlife conservation. In addition, because this internship is funded by Friends of Huntley Meadows Park, a non-profit, volunteer organization, participants will learn how volunteer groups can work in concert with government institutions.
APPLICANTS: College students or graduates, preferably with major in in environmental education, natural sciences, recreation, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience developing or conducting programs for children ages 5 to 14. Interns will be required to take safety training. Must be 18 years or older by May 2023. Note, travel to the park by mass transit may be prohibitively long. Student must have their own housing.
DUTIES:
Program Services - Participate in and lead nature programs and children's day camps. Assist interpretive staff in the development of programs on the park's natural history. Develop and implement new nature programs for a variety of age groups.
Projects - Write an article for the Friends of Huntley Meadows newsletter describing the summer internship. Work with resource manager on outdoor projects. Assist with development of interpretive materials.
Support Services - Greet visitors at the information desk, exhibit area, and on the trail. Volunteer management, animal care duties.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Melodie Stehling, HMP Naturalist & Senior Interpreter, via email at Melodie.Stehling@fairfaxcounty.gov. Call 703-768-2525 for more information.
AWARD: $3,500 offered by the Friends of Historic Huntley
PERIOD: 12 weeks, 40 hours a week; May 29 – August 18, 2023
LOCATION: Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22306