Education Internships
The Murie Science & Learning Center
Denali National Park & Preserve
**THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED**
The Murie Science and Learning Center promotes scientific research to aid park managers and provides science-based education programs and information to the visiting public, educational institutions and students. The Center is a cooperative of partners working with the National Park Service and these positions will be employed through Alaska Geographic, the primary non-profit partner.
 Interns are involved in education programs ranging from one hour to multi-day courses, administrative duties, front desk operations, and program logistics as the summer progresses. The educational program opportunities include science-based presentations and activities in the MSLC building, as well as half day bus/walking educational excursions that focus on Denali’s wildlife research.
On multi-day courses interns may serve as ‘guide staff’ and play a lead role in group management, driving, safety, leave-no-trace practices, field camp management, cooking, and logistics. Other summer projects include: development of science information for the public, management of field camp food inventory, vehicle cleaning, maintaining communication devices used in the field, hosting evening lecture/workshops, program/prop development, and field camp maintenance.
Interns work with a mentor, have monthly performance reviews, and have opportunities to learn and experience other aspects of Denali National Park & Preserve. Interns work a 14-18 week summer season (between early May and mid September) on a 40-hours per week schedule. Housing is available. Internships include a travel stipend, room and board, and a weekly stipend.
Qualifications
- Public speaking experience
- Being responsive to visitor questions and needs
- Naturalist/Environmental Education experience
- Knowledge of wildlife research and the natural history of the sub-Arctic
- Camping and guiding experience
- Experience teaching adult and/or kid populations
- Excellent communication and group management skills
- First aid and CPR certifications
To Apply
Email a letter of interest and resume along with contact information for three references to: employment@murieslc.org.
The application deadline is January 15th. Applicants wishing to be considered for both positions, Science Educator and Education Intern may specify this in one letter of interest, there is no need to send two application packets. Applications will be accepted after this date only if all the positions have not been filled.
Alaska Geographic is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about the Murie Science & Learning Center, visit www.murieslc.org. |
