Northern Forest Explorers Intern
Northern Forest Explorers Internship Description-2015 Internship Objectives:
to assist NFCT staff in prepping for our Northern Forest Explorers (NFE) paddling season, which takes youth aged 10-14 on five-day paddling trips on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail; to act as a liaison between NFCT staff and participating partners; Position
Responsibilities:
Logistical Arrangements:
Facilitate outfitter logistics, including, but not limited to:
gear, food and materials acquisition and organization, both before and after program; travel arrangements for self and partners (as needed) before, during and after program; other details to be confirmed with partners before, during and after program.
develop simple plan for promoting NFCT awareness and understanding amongst both partners and program participants; develop and deliver any necessary communication pieces for participants and partners; act as key liaison between NFCT staff and NFE partners; conduct brief NFCT info session for participants and partners at the beginning of each NFE week; remain mindful of public perceptions of NFCT and NFE at all times distribute evaluations and ensure best possible return rate; document program by taking and organizing photographs; create summary report reflecting evaluation results and other assessments of note; assist in creating summary power point presentation intended for general audience of stakeholders Qualifications and Expectations for Work Habits & Interpersonal Skills:
Proven attention to detail and follow-up Ability to work as a team player and effectively collaborate with NFCT staff and partners on a daily basis Comfort seeking assistance from superiors/others when needed, and comfort accepting constructive feedback on a frequent basis Ability to organize work time very effectively, particularly in relation to set deadlines, daily office and field routines, and strictly defined prep time versus program time Ability and positive willingness to work long field hours in varying weather extremes for up to six consecutive days Willingness to submit personal information for a criminal background check, as well as ability to successfully pass a criminal background check Skills Acquired - The NFE Intern will gain, or further develop, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Basic knowledge of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Basic knowledge of program content intended to educate youth in outdoor skills and environmental awareness Basic ability to lead youth in a group setting Development of administrative and communicative skills required for management of youth programs Preliminary development of project management abilities Knowledge and understanding of attitudes, ethics, and administrative processes underlying operation of a small grassroots environmental non-profit How to apply http:
//www.
northernforestcanoetrail.
org/GetInvolved-2/Internships-49 You will need to supply:
Complete Application Resume 3 References intern@northernforestcanoetrail.
org no later thank March 13th.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
to assist NFCT staff in prepping for our Northern Forest Explorers (NFE) paddling season, which takes youth aged 10-14 on five-day paddling trips on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail; to act as a liaison between NFCT staff and participating partners; Position
Responsibilities:
Logistical Arrangements:
Facilitate outfitter logistics, including, but not limited to:
gear, food and materials acquisition and organization, both before and after program; travel arrangements for self and partners (as needed) before, during and after program; other details to be confirmed with partners before, during and after program.
develop simple plan for promoting NFCT awareness and understanding amongst both partners and program participants; develop and deliver any necessary communication pieces for participants and partners; act as key liaison between NFCT staff and NFE partners; conduct brief NFCT info session for participants and partners at the beginning of each NFE week; remain mindful of public perceptions of NFCT and NFE at all times distribute evaluations and ensure best possible return rate; document program by taking and organizing photographs; create summary report reflecting evaluation results and other assessments of note; assist in creating summary power point presentation intended for general audience of stakeholders Qualifications and Expectations for Work Habits & Interpersonal Skills:
Proven attention to detail and follow-up Ability to work as a team player and effectively collaborate with NFCT staff and partners on a daily basis Comfort seeking assistance from superiors/others when needed, and comfort accepting constructive feedback on a frequent basis Ability to organize work time very effectively, particularly in relation to set deadlines, daily office and field routines, and strictly defined prep time versus program time Ability and positive willingness to work long field hours in varying weather extremes for up to six consecutive days Willingness to submit personal information for a criminal background check, as well as ability to successfully pass a criminal background check Skills Acquired - The NFE Intern will gain, or further develop, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Basic knowledge of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Basic knowledge of program content intended to educate youth in outdoor skills and environmental awareness Basic ability to lead youth in a group setting Development of administrative and communicative skills required for management of youth programs Preliminary development of project management abilities Knowledge and understanding of attitudes, ethics, and administrative processes underlying operation of a small grassroots environmental non-profit How to apply http:
//www.
northernforestcanoetrail.
org/GetInvolved-2/Internships-49 You will need to supply:
Complete Application Resume 3 References intern@northernforestcanoetrail.
org no later thank March 13th.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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