Employment OpportunitiesSummer
Internship - Fern Hollow Nature Center, Summer 2018Position Description:
The
nature center is looking for a college intern for the summer of 2018. The primary role of a Fern Hollow college intern
is to assist the education staff in the preparation, planning and delivery of summer
camps and other environmental education programming. Intern must be comfortable with managing
small groups of children on their own. In many cases, intern will be in charge
of managing younger counselors and volunteers.
Interns
will also assist with the everyday maintenance and care of the facilities which
includes the FHNC outdoor classroom & nature play area and native gardens. Interns may be asked to provide clerical and
office assistance at various times. Fern
Hollow will provide on-site training. Interns may also be asked to participate in any number of specialty
projects dealing with wildlife conservation, water quality analysis, etc…
Specifics:
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Intern
will work approximately 200 hours from mid-May until mid-August 2018 (approx 12-13
weeks)
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Intern
will receive a stipend of $750.00 at conclusion of work period.
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Hours
worked per week will depend on nature center programming schedule.
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Interns
can use their hours towards acquisition of credit at any college or university
as applicable.
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Interns
will work directly with children ranging in age from 3 to 11 years old.
Requirements:
·
must
be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver’s license
·
must
possess basic computer skills
·
must
be dependable, reliable and prompt
·
must
have a strong love for the outdoors, children and nature
·
must
maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times
·
must
be available to work some weekends and possibly weeknights
·
must
be willing to obtain the following clearances to work with children
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Act
34 (Pennsylvania State Criminal History
Record Child)
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Act
151 (Abuse History Clearance)
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FBI
Fingerprint Clearance
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To Apply: (Application
materials must be received by May 1, 2018)
Please send cover letter, resume
and one letter of recommendation to:
Fern
Hollow Nature Center
c/o Summer College Intern Position
PO Box 8 - Sewickley PA 15143
Application materials can also be emailed to: Stacey.fhnc@gmail.com
Fern Hollow Nature Center utilizes college students throughout the spring, summer and fall semesters to aid in environmental education programming, ecological research and the maintenance of the facility (including our nature play space and gardens). Some interns receive college credit and/or monetary stipends are issued depending on season/position. To learn more about upcoming college internship positions, please contact Stacey Widenhofer at stacey.fhnc@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities Nature Guides
The Nature Guides at Fern Hollow is an organization of volunteers who
work with elementary school children in the Sewickley area. It was founded with the intention of teaching
children to look at and appreciate the natural world around them. Volunteers are recruited and trained by Fern
Hollow staff and other guides. To become
a Nature Guide, you only need to be willing to give some of your time to
teaching children about the world of nature. Since you will be working with Training sessions and orientations
are held during the season to acquaint guides with the materials and the curriculum
plan. Clearances are required. The walk season covers six to eight weeks each fall and spring.
Children are taken into the field to study topics such as seasonal changes,
plants, birds, insects, creek habitat and even maple sugaring. Walks take place at Walker Park, Morrow-Pontefract
Park (by the Giant Eagle), Sewickley Heights Borough Park and Fern Hollow
Nature Center. PowerPoint or video presentations are given in the schools prior
to the walk to give the children some background in the subject to be covered.
No previous experience is required – we will teach you everything you
need to know. During your training as a
volunteer Nature Guide you will:
• Attend an orientation where we will introduce you to the programs. • Receive background material on the nature walks of your choice and
have the opportunity to review the video or PowerPoint presentations that
precede each walk.
• Shadow experienced Nature Guides as they lead children on one of our
nature walks.
• Learn teaching techniques and gain practical experience in leading
small groups of 7 to 9 children.
Once you have completed training, we ask that you lead at least 2 walks
per season. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to work with children while
becoming more familiar with the natural history of our community.
Event Volunteers
Fern Hollow is always looking for individuals who are interested in
helping us run our various programs and events throughout the year. Event volunteers are a critical part of our
fundraising events such as the Fall Music Festival, the Maple Sugaring
Celebration and Pancake Breakfast and the HoeDown and Chili Cookoff. They also assist us with informal programming
throughout the year as needed. To become
an Event Volunteer at Fern Hollow, just send us your email address. Any time we have an upcoming event that we
need assistance with, we send an email to all our Event Volunteers. There is no training required and no minimum
time commitment. If you are looking for
a way to support environmental education in our community, become an Event
Volunteer at Fern Hollow Nature Center!
Hollow Helpers
The Hollow Helpers are a group of teens who are excited about the
natural world. Hollow Helpers volunteer
at Fern Hollow for activities such as informal programs, events, summer camps
and general work around the nature center.
Our Hollow Helpers have the opportunity to develop their talents in many
ways such as creating displays in the nature center, leading activities and
crafts at summer camp or planting native trees around our grounds. It's a fun way to help your community, the
environment and fulfill your school volunteer requirements.
1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, PO Box 8, Sewickley, PA 15143 Office – 412.741.6136 Education Staff – 412.741.7536
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