Holden Forests & Gardens
Ohio
- Internship
Public Programming Education Intern
Internship
Opportunity:
The Education department is seeking an intern to assist with our adult education and public programs at the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The Public Programming Education Intern will help facilitate a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world for visitors to Holden Forests & Gardens by engaging diverse audiences, researching and sharing information about plants and our collections, working with volunteers and community partners, collaborating with departments including Horticulture, Conservation, and Research, and assisting with evaluating and improving current program offerings. This intern will integrate within the Education department working closely with the Adult Program Coordinator. The Public Programming Education Intern will develop skills in museum and public garden education, public program development consistent with National Association of Interpretation best practices, engaging diverse audiences, volunteer management, and program evaluation. This internship offers collaboration with fellow interns and professional staff across HF&G, professional development opportunities such as career exploration workshops, lectures, networking, and field trips. All interns will have the opportunity to develop and present their research at HF&G’s SEARCH symposium. This position is based at the Cleveland Botanical Garden campus in Cleveland, OH, with frequent travel to the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH.
Position Details:
- Position begins mid-May, flexibility in start date with academic scheduling needs
- 12-week internship
- 40 hours per week, some weekend and evening hours as needed
- Pay $14.00/hour
- Low-cost housing may be available
- Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
- Open to undergraduate or recent graduates
- Great for students with a keen interest in nature who have had experience presenting research projects, giving campus tours, as club leaders, or as programming board members
Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of the Public Programming Education Intern include, but are not limited to:
- Develop volunteer trainings within Google Classroom for our natural areas hikes
- Collaborate with a variety of departments to research and develop guided tour outlines
- Assess and provide recommendations for improvement of public program evaluation techniques
- Assist public program instructors during programs and hikes
- Opportunities to develop and lead programs, hikes, and/or walking tours as time and interest allow
- Work with supervisor to develop and complete an independent project which will be presented at the SEARCH symposium at the end of the internship
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Support Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission, vision, and values
- Demonstrate a passion for people and nature
- Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, History, Museum Studies, English, Communication or related field, preferred
- Experience gathering and presenting information to diverse audiences
- Experience using Google Classroom platform for trainings a plus
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook (email and calendar), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or the ability to learn
- Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and critical thinking skills
- Good communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Sitting, standing, kneeling, and bending on uneven surfaces
- Walk and work on wet, uneven, slippery, or rocky terrain
- Hike 3-5 miles once or twice a week
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Apply:
Would YOU like to join us and play an integral part at this exciting time for HF&G and add a competitive edge to your resume and experience? Review of candidates will begin on February 10, 2025.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, letter of interest discussing the value of connecting people to nature and how developing skills in public programming at an educational, mission-driven institution like HF&G could contribute to their future career goals, and contact information for at least two references.
Holden Forests & Gardens (Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. Interns who join the HF&G team will receive a comprehensive experience that supports individual department needs, integrates professional experiences to develop skills, and fosters opportunity recognition for future professionals. We strive for all HF&G Interns to have a transformative experience exploring and growing in their area of study and gaining exposure to a variety of career options.
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