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October 19, 2022
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This is a paid internship, room and board provided, where you can expect to interact directly with students, parents, and teachers, leading classes focused on environmental topics that satisfy next generation science standards.
North Central is a University of Kentucky owned facility that has been changing lives for decades!
Summary
Join us at North Central 4-H Camp this Spring as an environmental educator for our overnight environmental camp experiences for 4th and 5th grade youth!
This is a paid internship, room and board provided, where you can expect to interact directly with students, parents, and teachers, leading classes focused on environmental topics that satisfy next generation science standards.
North Central is a University of Kentucky owned facility that has been changing lives for decades!
Position begins March 13th, and concludes May 5th. We are located in Carlisle, KY, approximately 45 minutes North-East of Lexington. Pay is $1450 per month, in addition to room and board. The job posting may be found at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/425087
Job duties are as follows:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Organize and Teach Environmental Education Classes
Prepare lesson plans, gather resources, materials, organize program areas, and teach environmental educational classes that meet the needs/requests of school groups and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
2) Organize and Facilitate Night Programs
Develop and facilitate various night programs such as: night hikes, recreational games, and campfires.
3) Conduct an Environmental Project
Interns will collaborate with the camp director to prepare and conduct an environmental project that meets the needs of the camping program and the interests of the student. Interns will be responsible for completing the various components related to the approved project (research, organizing resources, written plans, etc…)
4) Site Maintenance and Stewardship
When groups are not on site, interns will be involved with maintenance and stewardship of the camp facilities, such as: invasive species eradication, wildlife management, clearing trails, organizing classroom areas, etc…
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, Camp Director, Program Coordinator, UK Extension Staff, volunteer leaders, students and others.
Report to supervisor any needs or problems occurring during the environmental season.
Keep working areas clean and free from safety hazards.
Provide supervisor with an end of season inventory and status report of all resource material, teaching aids and equipment associated with area of expertise.
Perform any other duties as outlined by supervisor.
How to apply:
Job Posting can be found at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/425087
or by visiting 4hcampjobs.com
You will need to create an account on the UKJobs website in order to apply.
Applications will be accepted until 3/17/2023, but we are hoping to have all positions filled by early January, so the sooner you apply, the better!