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Summer Learning Adventures Camp
Informal Educator Internship
If you are interested in a summer internship with Birch Aquarium at Scripps, please read all of the information below.
SLA Informal Educator Interns will:
- Gain valuable experience with professionals in science education
- Learn how to communicate science to the public
- Work with campers, ages 4-15
- Work as part of a team to create an exciting and fun summer experience
- Spend the summer at Birch Aquarium and at local beaches
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a student in high school or college *must be at least 16
- Wants to work with campers in a fun learning environment
- Has an interest in marine science and education
- Has access to reliable transportation
- Has experience (but not required) as a strong swimmer, snorkeler, surfer, and/or kayaker
Job Duties/Experiences include:
- Demonstrating various science experiments and games, and interpreting hands-on live animal displays
- Working indoors in a classroom and outdoors in the field
- Preparing and cleaning up materials used for camp craft activities
- Taking the lead on activities and crafts as needed
- Walking long distances (1 mile or more) on field outings
- Working with fellow interns and camp staff to create games and activities
- Assisting campers during snorkel, surf, and other water experiences
- Prepping supplies for camps
- Getting wet and/or sandy
Required Orientation Dates: June 17 - 21, from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Get to know your fellow interns and instructors
- Take a trip to field camp locations for water-activity orientation
- Learn all you need to know about the SLA program
- Discover what your role will be
SLA Dates and Work Schedule
Interns are required to be available June
17 through August 23, 2013, a total of 10 weeks. Schedules vary each week and will be pre-assigned. You will be notified of your shifts 1
month in advance of the beginning of camp.
Applications Due: Friday, April 12, 2013. All volunteer and internship programs are unpaid. Housing and transportation is not provided.
Mail to: Public Programs Coordinator
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0207
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
Download the application here (pdf)
Download the job description here (pdf)
If you have any questions, please call 858-822-5331 or send email to ccain@ucsd.edu. We look forward to receiving your application.
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