Looking for a great paid internship experience?

Environmental Education/Outdoor Recreation Internship

Gain valuable experience and have fun as a contributing member of the staff at Prairie Woods ELC, in scenic Spicer, Minnesota. Prairie Woods is a dynamic organization with a creative, dedicated staff. A Prairie Woods internship offers diverse experiences in environmental education and outdoor recreation, as well as connections with a community of educators who support your learning process.

Duties:

	Deliver programs to diverse groups, pre-school through senior citizen;
	Assist with and lead EE activities such as Pond Study, Birds, Agriculture, Native Cultures, Insects Safari, Predator & Prey, and many more;
	Teach and supervise canoeing, xc skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering, geocaching and more;
	Train to work on the Challenge Course, with high events and a climbing wall;
	Assist with materials, equipment, curriculum, and background research;
	Assist with trail work and stewardship of building & grounds;
	Complete a special project based on personal interests and skills.

Desired qualifications:

	At least one year of college or university study in a relevant field;
	Experience working with children or young people;
	Love of the outdoors, and sharing the outdoors with others;
	Knowledge of nature and awareness of environmental issues;
	Ability to do physically strenuous outdoor activities.

Internships are available for summer, a single semester, or an academic year. Stipend is provided, as well as on-site lodging as necessary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Now taking applications for academic year 2008-2009. Please apply by July 11 for fall term. 

E-mail Anne with a letter of interest and resume.

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Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center;  12718 10th Street NE;  Spicer, Minnesota 56288

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