Intern, Education (Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program)

Missouri Botanical Garden•St. Louis, MO

12d

About The Position

Assists education staff with implementation of Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program. The intern will observe and learn about outdoor, experiential, and environmental/sustainability practices through hands-on experiences assisting with material preparation and program delivery for the Eco-Act program. This is a part-time position, averaging 25 hours a week, scheduled June through mid-August.

Requirements

Interest in environmental education, working outdoors and the environment.
Group leadership and problem-solving experience.
Strong customer service orientation.
Comfortable working with high school aged students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written).
H.S. basic math aptitude; requires proficient ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; etc.
Requires ability to exercise judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Comfortable with virtual meeting platforms including TEAMS and Zoom.
May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb ladders, etc.).
Able to lift up to (30) pounds (i.e., load, unload and move supplies and equipment).
Must be able to work in high heat/humidity and other summer weather conditions.
Ability to stand and move about entire facility, and/or project sites, for extended periods of time - 80% or more of the workday may be standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping).

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of sustainability practices and principles preferred.
Some college coursework with an emphasis in Education, Environmental Science, or Life Sciences preferred.
An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assists education staff in the implementation of the Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program.
Works with staff to create and deliver environmental education activities for high school students.
Uses independent work time to complete additional projects based on intern interest and program needs, ex. Curriculum design, creation of resource guides, program data analysis, etc.
Assists in the preparation of all program materials.
Shadows Garden staff and assists with other education programs as needed and based on the intern’s career interests.
Works with Garden staff to ensure all health and safety protocols for program participants are followed.
Works cohesively as a team with other staff, interns, and program participants.
Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
Meets expected attendance guidelines.
Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
Performs other duties as assigned.