Thursday, May 10, 2012

Internship Opp: Community Outreach/Education Assistant


INTERNSHIP TITLE:          Community Outreach/Education Assistant
SUPERVISOR:                      Sustainability Education Coordinator
LOCATION:                          College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute
                                               
                                               
 
STUDENT SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY



INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
A student internship opportunity is being offered through the CMN SDI Place-Based Opportunities for Sustainable Outcomes and High Hopes (POSOH) project to work on coordinating, organizing, and implementing sustainability education opportunities in the Menominee Community. The POSOH project is intended to create opportunities for learners to develop understandings, knowledge, and skills in place-based concepts founded in science and culture, using sustainability education strategies.  CMN Sustainable Development Institute is in the midst of several exciting projects and is seeking to create more place-based sustainability education projects in the broader community. As CMN continues to expand its efforts to become more environmentally sustainable, one of the areas in which it has been a leader for many years is in education and outreach.  The intern will be responsible for working with the Sustainability Education Coordinator to design, coordinate, and implement hands-on education projects for a wide range of audiences in the community.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
Internship activities cover a wide range of sustainable education projects and activities.  Duties include, but are not limited to:
·         Actively participate as a member of the SDI POSOH 8th grade curriculum design team June 18-21.
·         Assist in designing and developing place-based sustainability projects and lessons with high school students.
·         Take a lead in coordinating and implementing experiential place-based community outreach events for broader Menominee Community.
·         Participate in sustainability and bio-energy related learning opportunities—a component of which may be at UW-Madison.
·         Attend Project Team meetings and summits.
·         Perform general office duties (data entry, filing, mailings, photocopying, etc.).
·         Assist with tours, research, and special projects as assigned.
·         Perform other duties and assigned.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
·          College of Menominee Nation Student. (Required to be enrolled for Fall 2012).
·          Interest in environmental/sustainability education, environmental stewardship, community outreach.
·          Proven ability to coordinate and implement projects.
·          Must be a self-starter, willing to coordinate and organize community outreach activities.
·          Must enjoy working with young people.
·          Experience working in an educational setting, teaching, and/or presenting in front of many audiences.
·          Knowledge of forestry and/or agriculture a plus.

TIMEFRAME AND SALARY:
The internship is from June 4, 2012 to August 24, 2012.  Starting and ending dates are flexible to accommodate the intern’s schedule.  The internship is $12.00 per hour for approximately 12 weeks for 32 hours per week for Summer 2012.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a completed application, resume and letter of interest addressing your reasons for wanting the internship, your goals, and the skills you would bring to the internship. Submit application material in person to College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute, attention Maggie Escalante, Glen Miller Hall Room 215 or email application material to mgescalante@menominee.edu Internship application material is due by THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 at NOON. No late applications will be accepted.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Kate Flick at 715-799-5600 ext. 3243 or kflick@menominee.edu.

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