Summer Internship Opportunity: Summer Field Studies Program Leader (graduates only)

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To apply for a Summer Field Studies Position, download the SFS application here. Please send application materials to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Summer Field Studies for Children (SFS) is designed to offer young people the opportunity to explore and understand the ecology of Mount Desert Island and nearby areas through an interdisciplinary, hands on and minds on approach to learning. Participants gain an understanding of the role played by humans and other organisms in their environments while working in small groups of 8–12 with two adult leaders in a caring, fun and safe environment. The program is organized through The Dorr Museum of Natural History at College of the Atlantic.

Responsibilities

  • Designing, preparing, and teaching environmental and outdoor education activities in collaboration with Assistant Program Leaders.
  • Supervising, evaluating, and working closely with Assistant Program Leaders.
  • Creating the safest possible environment for all student activities.
  • Upholding SFS program standards.
  • Contributing to program support including equipment inventory and maintenance, coordinating with other program leaders, developing SFS curriculum materials, evaluating program success, and performing similar duties at discretion of director.
  • Commit to the entire 2016 season, June 13–August 19.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will:

  • Possess a B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience, preferably with an emphasis in environmental education, early childhood education, life sciences, or related field.
  • Have extensive experience working with children.
  • Possess knowledge of ecology and natural history, preferably of coastal Maine.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and leadership.
  • Have current first aid, CPR, and water safety certifications or willingness to acquire prior to start of program.
  • Be able to drive a twelve-passenger van.

Salary: $3,400–$3,700 for season

Program Schedule

  • Staff training: June 13–June 24
  • Program sessions: June 25–August 18
  • Closure/wrap-up: August 19

Session calendar and descriptions can be found on the SFS webpage. Participants arrive at 9 a.m. and are picked up at 3 p.m. Some 7th–9th grade programs include overnight trips. Intermittent Fridays throughout the summers are scheduled for staff planning and development. Planning and staff meetings are also scheduled before and after the participants’ day.

Housing
 Limited subsidized housing through College of the Atlantic is available. Please inquire for details.