Audubon Center at Debs Park

Summer Environmental Education Internship

Program Description: The Audubon Center at Debs Park, in Northeast Los Angeles, is developing a cutting-edge urban conservation model that takes a place-based, whole communities approach. Audubon’s outreach, education and conservation programs are evolving to reflect the intersection of the communities and cultures surrounding the Center, their fundamental needs and relevant environmental issues.

Program Type: Non-Residential

Job Description: Join us this summer as we connect local kids to nature and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders in East LA! As part of the Audubon Center’s 2008 Summer Day Camp Program, Interns will work closely with the Center’s naturalists and children ages 6-16 from Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno and neighboring communities. As an Intern, you will gain first hand experience teaching, developing curriculum and working as part of a dynamic education team. Build your inter-personal and interpretive skills, and make your natural history studies come alive as you guide young campers as they explore the urban streams, hills and forests of Debs Park and the Arroyo Seco.

Position Details:

• Must be available to work from July 8 to August 19, 2008 (Six weeks)
  
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (8 hour shifts)
  
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from work; Southwest Museum Metro Gold Line and station and several bus lines (81, 83) are walking distance from Center

Job Duration: Seasonal:, Summer
Job Status: Full-Time, Temporary
Salary: $2500.00

Benefits: None
Housing & Meals: Not Provided

Deadline for Application: May 23, 2008
Start Date / Job Period: July 8 to August 19, 2008
Application Procedure: Submit cover letter, resume, and references

Contact: Jeff Chapman
Address: 4700 N. Griffin Ave. Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 323-221-2255
Fax: 323-221-2444
e-mail: jchapman@audubon.org
Website: www.audubondebspark.org