Internship Opportunity-Greenville

March 7, 2024

Internship Announcement

Title: Environmental Education Intern                                                         Application Deadline:  March 22, 2024

Openings: 1                                                                                                                   

Schedule: 10-20 hours/week                                                                                                                    

Start date: April 2024                                                                                                                                  

End date: July 2024, extension possible

Wage: Paid, $15/hour

Description:

The Environmental Education Intern will join GCSWCD’s Education team.  In addition to work experience, this intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in design using Adobe applications, educational event planning, survey development/implementation. Opportunity to develop and plan a project to coordinate with departmental goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with educational events, including set-up, take-down, and classroom management
• Assist with community outreach events (Farmer’s Markets, Pop-Up Seed Libraries, etc.)
• Take photos at events

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Create content for social media
• Assist in administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Basic understanding of MS Office applications
• Self-starting, focused, and efficient
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of conservation and earth sciences
• Some experience in youth development, youth education, and/or adult education
• Experience using social media for outreach and education
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds

Application Instructions:

Email a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to Lynn Pilewski.

Contact Information:

Lynn Pilewski, District Programs Coordinator

(864) 467-4998

lpilewski@greenvillecounty.org