Summer Environmental Education Internship

Dear Students:

A non-profit organization for environmental and outdoor education located in Jessup, Maryland is seeking graduate or undergraduate interns starting 6/4/12.  Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the areas of education research, environmental education and/or environmental science. Days and times are flexible; this is unpaid, but the organization will work to assist interns to receive course credit with their school if possible.

The deadline to apply is May 11, 2012. 

Responsibilities:

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Research current environmental education and education practices, Green Schools Program and new MD Environmental Literacy Standards

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Take initiative on special projects and work occasional flexible work schedules

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Travel to and from schools, trainings and organization related events

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Data Quantification of environmental metrics, analyzing the projects undertaken by the schools and centers of the cohort of 2012 Maryland Green Schools to quantify the environmental impacts on energy use, water pollution, habitat, transportation, and healthy school environment, and input the data into National Geographic’s FieldScope, a GIS application.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Writing case studies of schools’ activities – focusing on how the program addressed a problem and benefited the school community.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Students Absenteeism study. Longitudinal study of student absenteeism rates for schools before and after becoming Maryland Green Schools to determine if the program has any impact.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Teacher Satisfaction Study _Anecdotal evidence exists showing greater teacher satisfaction in Maryland Green Schools. This would be a longitudinal study comparing teacher turnover rates in Maryland Green School to see if the program has an impact.

Qualifications:

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Excellent writing skills

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Microsoft Office and Internet proficiency

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Excellent communication skills, comfort speaking on the phone and in person to schools, teachers, K-12 students, organization members and community partners.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>High level of self-motivation and a demonstrated ability to commit to and follow through on projects

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Strong organizational skills

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Experience in, or strong interest in curriculum development and training a plus

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Experience with Avectra Software is a plus

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>A cover letter and resume are required

Interested students are asked to contact Cheryl Rink or Barbara Zarnick in the Center for Experiential Education at 871-7680 or via email.  An approved resume is required.

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Submitted by: Barbara Zarnick

Internship/ Co-op Coordinator

The Center for Experiential Education

Gannon University