at National Audubon Society in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Chicago, IL
Part time
JR345
Position Summary
Do you want to work on meaningful and impactful environmental education programs? Are you looking for an internship that makes a difference in conservation? If this sounds exciting, the National Audubon Society’s internship may be great for you.
The Wild Indigo Explorer will work with the Chicago Wild Indigo Coordinator to implement Nature Exploration efforts in several of Southeast Chicago’s natural spaces. The goal of the explorers is to teach them the work of the coordinator and allow them to engage with nature in new ways, this time focused on several ideas around environmental advocacy. They will help to engage a diversity of residents and foster appreciation of wildlife and wetland ecology. The Explorers will then take what they have learned and will continue to engage with their local natural areas and their surrounding communities by completing several stewardship projects and final environmental education project.
This is an onsite role based in the Audubon Great Lakes – State Office –Ford Calumet Nature Center at Big Marsh Park in Chicago, IL.
Compensation:
$15.40 / hour
Essential Functions
Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives
During the internship, you will work with the staff to:
Learn and assist with weekly activity plans for class visits and field trips.
Become familiar with leading programming in local parks.
Explore different careers within the conservation field.
Learn about and implement stewardship efforts in local parks.
Lead exploration of local parks
Learn and program around local birds
Learn and program around local wetlands
Learn and program around local plants
Learn about and use digital exploration apps
Learn and understand the connection between bird and people
Explore the therapeutic components of nature.
Collaborate on storytelling and documenting experience.
Internship Benefits
Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
Growing skills in research and teaching skills about local natural history (specifically bird identification, plant identification, and waterway identification)
Leading and co-leading small groups of youth and adults through seasonal programs
Planning and coordinating public activities and events in an outdoor setting
Connecting kids with nature through inquiry learning, role-modeling interest, and empathy toward all living things
Planning and coordinating public activities and events in an outdoor setting
Developing effective community and team building skills (including improved public speaking, general communication, and conflict resolution skills)
Building awareness about different career paths within conservation, environmental advocacy, and the many ways they can get involved
Qualifications and Experience
Must be 16 to 20 years
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National Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.
