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Ulistac Outreach Coordinator Internship

Date Posted: Nov. 5, 2007
Position Start Date: Jan. 7, 2008
Apply by: Nov. 30, 2007
Campus location Montgomery House (874 Lafayette St.)
Department contact person Lindsey Cromwell
Title Sustainability Coordinator
Department Montgomery House (874 Lafayette St.)
Phone 554-2369
E-mail lcromwell@scu.edu
Student job title Ulistac Outreach Coordinator Internship
Work Study Required? no
Hourly Wage $13
Days of Week Varied
Hours of day Varied
Shift Duration Varied
How to apply
  • E-mail resume
  • Department description Purpose: Coordinate and advance education programs at Ulistac Natural Area. 510 hours per week, flexible schedule (within M-F 8-5 time frame) Pay Rate: $13/hr. Work study welcomed. To apply: Submit a resume, two references with phone numbers (faculty or work supervisors, at least one of whom can speak on your abilities to work with children), and a one-page cover letter in which you state why you want the job, what skills you would bring to it, and how this job fits into your future career plans. E-mail application materials to lcromwell@scu.edu. Application deadline: 5 pm Friday, November 30, 2007. This position will be supervised by the Director of Campus and Community Programs in the Environmental Studies Institute. The Ulistac Outreach Coordinator Intern will also work closely with the Sustainability Coordinator and the Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education Project advisory committee. All majors are welcomed. Students interested in exploring careers in education and/or environmental fields are especially encouraged to apply. In addition to pay, the Intern may get academic credit.
    Qualifications A. Familiarity with concepts and practice of environmental education B. Experience working with groups of children C. Experience in communicating with others from a wide variety of backgrounds: good interpersonal and written communication skills are essential. D. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and be detail-oriented. E. Intern is responsible for transportation to and from Ulistac (~4 miles from SCU).
    Duties and responsibilities A. Provide educational field trips to K-8 grade classes a. Use existing curriculum to encourage students to explore and engage with the environment at Ulistac Natural Area B. Coordinate volunteers for restoration work days a. Maintain the volunteer database b. Distribute bi-monthly e-mail updates about the program c. Attend at least one regular restoration workday each month (Sat. or Sun.) d. Coordinate annual volunteer appreciation events (Spring & Fall) C. Administrative duties for the Outreach Center as needed a. Reply to e-mails and voicemails b. Coordinate and schedule educational events at Ulistac c. Maintain and update the Ulistac website

    Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.