School-Based Outdoor Education Internship

Outdoor Education Internship

Internship Description

Olivewood’s Outdoor Education Internship provides the opportunity to gain first-hand teaching experience in both an urban garden and school-garden setting. Interns will work closely with our Environmental Education Specialists to deliver garden and science lessons within our youth programs.

As an organization rooted in community, this role requires active participation in anti-racist work and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Internships are unpaid; however, class credit is available.

Commitment

The Outdoor Education Intern will commit to approximately 10 to 12 hours per week, for a total of 120 hours. Our youth programs take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during school hours.

Internship Goals

• Gain first-hand teaching experience with an environmental education program
• Learn about experiential education techniques in a non-traditional classroom setting
• Collaborate with the Olivewood team on projects that support youth programs
• Build an understanding of local community health concerns and education challenges

Duties

• Co-facilitate garden and science lessons for youth while adhering to lesson objectives, incorporating garden features, monitoring student behavior, and working within specific time constraints
• Provide feedback on lesson successes and offer suggestions for improvement

Qualifications

We are seeking individuals who have an interest in working with youth, strong attention to detail, and an appreciation for garden and science lessons taught outdoors. The ideal candidate:

• Has experience working with children
• Is a strong public speaker with solid interpersonal skills
• Has a demonstrated interest in science or nature
• Is a current university student or recent graduate
• Is eager to make cross-cultural connections
• Is excited to learn and have fun
• Applicants studying education, child and family development, environmental science, sustainability, biology, or ecology are preferred. Spanish language proficiency is ideal but not required.