[ES_JOBS_NET] Environmental Education Intern at Woodwell Cliamte in Falmouth, MA

Wed Jul 17 15:33:14 MDT 2024

Hello All,
We have an upcoming fall internship available, from early September, for
about 4 months. This could also be an opportunity for a recent graduate
interested in both environmental science and teaching.

Please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you,
Tara

Environment Education Intern

Falmouth, Massachusetts

Link to Apply
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=29ee31bb-d8c5-4350-a136-327f9d9a68bc&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=497036>

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for
solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with
leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate
crisis.

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit
climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based
climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our
world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations,
corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate
change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action
needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary/Overview

The Woodwell Climate along with the Coonamessett River Trust (CRT) has
collaborated with the Town of Falmouth (MA) to restore the Coonamessett
River to revive alewife, blueback herring and brook trout populations as
well as other wildlife.  The goals were to provide information that guides
river restoration; understand the restoration needs for river herring and
sea run brook trout; and, educate the next generation about these important
issues.

Join Woodwell Climate’s Water program as an Environmental Education Intern
and participate in the River Detective Education Program. This position
will involve organizing field trips, developing lesson plans and guides for
teachers and volunteers, coordinating with the schools and trip volunteers
while leading students in the activity.  As an intern, you will work as
part of a team consisting of scientists, teachers and volunteers in
collaboration with the Coonamessett River Trust, and middle school students
from Falmouth Public Schools.

Responsibilities include but not limited:

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   Contact with the public, schools and other interested parties
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   Lead groups of students on multiple educational field experiences to
   investigate the health of the river identifying physical, chemical and
   biological clues
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   hiking involved.
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   Coordinate and schedule outdoor classroom field trips with teachers, CRT
   volunteers and the Falmouth Public School Learning Partner Specialist
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   Develop a list of volunteers (and their contact information) for student
   tours
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   Visiting 5th grade students in the classroom prior to the field trips to
   renew the lessons learned about the why and how of the river restoration
   from the previous spring during the 4th grade trips while also introducing
   what they will be doing at the river for the 5th grade “hands-on” trip
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   Organize and set up equipment and supplies for 5 stations around the
   river for each of the 6 field trips
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   Working with CRT volunteers and the Falmouth School Specialist to
   streamline lessons and student worksheets
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   Develop a data set and lesson plans using data from the CRT herring
   tagging program in coordination with Falmouth school teachers to develop
   graph and math exercises
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   Conduct field work outdoors and some hiking involved
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   Work under the direction of senior scientist at Woodwell Climate, CRT
   President and CRT Education Coordinator

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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   Interest and background in environmental education, river or fish
   ecology, and/or water quality protection
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   Basic proficiency with word processing, data management and presentation
   software (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent programs)
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   Ability to work independently as well as productively as part of a team
   to accomplish mutual goals
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   Excellent organizational and communications skills
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   Comfortable working outside and in environments where they may be
   exposed to ticks, mosquitoes, etc.
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   Experience in designing and constructing web pages and video editing is
   preferred
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   Must pass a MA Criminal Records (CORI) check

Qualifications

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   Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent work experience in education,
   ecology, environmental science, biology or related field

Physical Requirements:

In the office:

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   Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting
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   Ability to lift 25 pounds
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   Ability to communicate
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   Ability to kneel, bend, and carry items
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   Ability to use phone and computers
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   Repetitive movements
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   Air, train, vehicle travel to attend meetings/event

In the field, the physical requirements of this role include:

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   Air, train, vehicle travel to access field locations
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   Driving a vehicle or ATV to access field locations
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   Walking, hiking, climbing to access field locations
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   Paddling, canoeing to access field locations
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   Standing and sitting for sustained periods
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   Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling
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   Reaching overhead
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   Climbing ladders
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   Use of manual and power tools including shovels, saws, drills, and
   hammers
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   Ability to lift up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day
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   Ability to carry up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day
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   Ability to push/pull up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day

Application review will begin on

Desired Start Date: September 9, 2024

Fixed-term: approximately 4 months

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, temporary, non-exempt
position, the hourly salary is $19/hour.

Location: Onsite, Falmouth, Massachusetts

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter
addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the
responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to
our career’s portal.

Please visit Woodwell's website <https://www.woodwellclimate.org/> to learn
more about Woodwell’s work.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell
Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research
center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the
urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100+ staff
members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.

Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or
genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment
practices, services, programs, and activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Woodwell

WE NEED ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate
Research Center (Woodwell) understands that the climate crisis—from causes
to consequences—is inextricably linked with persistent social injustice.
Effectively addressing either requires addressing both. The climate crisis
demands that we bring to bear all of the knowledge, expertise, innovation,
and creativity that we can collectively muster, and those who have been
marginalized and disproportionately impacted must be heard.

The work Woodwell Climate does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek
answers, and the strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a
diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to
welcome, respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as
they are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender
identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and mental and
physical abilities.

Woodwell Climate acknowledges that our organization, and the scientific
community more broadly, have a long way to go in living up to these ideals.
We approach the work of improving our organization with the same ambition
and commitment to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate
change.

We will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen, learn,
and do this critical work. We understand that this work requires an ongoing
commitment from each and every one of us. We are actively engaged in
building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture within our
organization, and in fostering greater diversity in climate science.

Tara A. Broadhurst  |  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

tbroadhurst at woodwellclimate.org

+1 508 444 1528 (Office)

Woodwell Climate Research Center

149 Woods Hole Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 USA

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language, traditional way of life, and culture continue to influence this
vibrant community.

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