The Winooski Valley Park District is happy to announce its new Sustainable Outdoor Leadership and Education summer camp (SOLE Camp)! The mission of SOLE Camp is to educate youth to be conservation stewards and to tread lightly. SOLE pairs adventure with nature. Teaching through exploration and games. Campers learn what it means to be a naturalist and how they can be conservation stewards and leaders.
The program is seeking 1-2 interns interested in environmental and sustainable education to assist with camp programming. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in the field of natural resource education. This internship may be eligible for college credit.
See Position details and contact info below!
Ethan Allen Homestead
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-5744
Internship Description
SOLE Camp
Sustainable Outdoor Leadership and Education
“Educating youth to be conservation stewards and tread lightly”
Winooski Valley Park District
To plan, acquire, and manage lands and waters within the boundaries of its member municipalities in the Winooski River Valley for purposes of conservation, preservation of natural areas, establishment of parks, and resource-based education and recreation.
Environmental Education Intern
The Winooski Valley Park District (WVPD) seeks an environmental education intern to assist with their new summer camp programming. The camp will focus on environmental science and conservation. Programing includes: gardening, hiking, invasive species removal, outdoor ethics, wetland exploration, and wilderness survival. The intern will assist with group management and instruction. There are two camp sessions in June 6/16- 6/20 and 6/23-6/27. As well as two camp sessions in August 8/4-8/8 and 8/11-8/15.
Location: Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT
Duration: Two weeks in June and August, Must be able to attend camp sessions.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but may be eligible for college credit.
Qualifications
Experience with school age children
Experience in summer camp setting
Enjoy outdoor recreation and have a desire to share that with youth
Interest in natural sciences
First Aid and CPR Certification*
Pursuing degree in education or the natural sciences*
*Preferred qualifications
How to apply
To apply or for further information or questions please send a resume and cover letter to Ashley at americorps@wvpd.org
Smiles and sustainability,
Ashley Eaton
AmeriCorps Environmental Educator
Winooski Valley Park District
Ethan Allen Homestead
Burlington VT 05408
tele: (802)863-5744
fax: (802)865-0647