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
