Wells Reserve: Jobs and Internships

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Environmental Education Camp Assistant (CLOSED)

Position Summary: Responsible for assisting with a series of half day environmental education programs for children ages 6-9 and two week-long sessions of Junior Researchers summer day camps for children ages 9-12. A 170-hour commitment is required from June 26 through August 21, 2009. The work schedule follows the schedule of the Reserve's summer camps. Some weeks will consist of more work hours than others.

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of college working toward environmental education, education, environmental science, marine biology, biology, or related degree (or equivalent experience); ability to work independently and as part of a team; experience teaching children; computer and organizational skills; educational program planning experience; valid drivers license.

Compensation: Free community housing within walking distance is available. Depending on the university, there is also the possibility of receiving college credit for this internship.

Full Description: Download MS Word document

To Apply: See download. Applications must be received by April 5, 2009.

Education Fellowship (CLOSED)

Position Summary: See download. A full-time 12-month commitment is required from early June 2009 through the end of May 2010.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree granted in 2008 or 2009 from a Maine institution of higher education in environmental education, education, environmental science, marine biology, biology, or related field.

Full Description: Download MS Word document

To Apply: See download. Applications must be received by February 22, 2009.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to specific positions posted on this page, unpaid internships in coastal science and environmental learning are available to students and teachers of biology, marine biology, environmental studies, science education, and related fields on a year-round basis. The nature and availability of the positions changes from season to season. Often it is possible to tailor an internship to focus on a particular area of interest. In the past, unpaid interns have worked anywhere from 5 hours a week to 40 hours a week. Often university credits can be received for hours.

For more information about education internships at the Wells Reserve, call Suzanne Eder at 207-646-1555 x116. For more information on research internships, contact Dr. Michele Dionne at 207-646-1555 x136.