Environmental Nature Internship

Salary: $16.00 - $16.50 HourlyLocation : Elgin, ILJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 20260318-02Department: Parks and RecreationOpening Date: 03/19/2026Closing Date: 4/26/2026 11:59 PM Central POSITION OVERVIEWEnvironmental Nature Intern for Hawthorne Hill Nature Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Nature Center Supervisor. The Environmental Education intern is a 12 week; 30 hours per week position responsible for assisting the Nature Center Program Coordinator and Naturalist staff in science, conservation, environment, and natural eco-systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Nature Center Program Coordinator and Naturalist staff to gain experience in the following program areas: family and youth programming, special events and projects.Staff the Nature Center reception desk: greet visitors, answer questions and phone calls, register program participants in park programs, and provide general information on park district activities and facilities.Assist with Naturalist staff with outdoor restorative projects and interpretive programs and exhibits at the Nature Center.Work with multiple departments within the department to gain experience in overall organization operations.Prepare, maintain, and submit reports regarding programs and facilities.Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the theories, practices, and philosophy of environmental education programming.Demonstrate exceptional customer service and leadership skills.Demonstrate excellent communication skills (i.e., professional ability to meet customer needs).Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, flexibility, problem-solving skills, and creativity.Capacity to multitask.General knowledge of Windows-based software.Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general supervision from supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the theories, practices, and philosophy of environmental education programming.Demonstrate exceptional customer service and leadership skills.Demonstrate excellent communication skills (i.e., professional ability to meet customer needs).Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, flexibility, problem-solving skills, and creativity.Capacity to multitask.General knowledge of Windows-based software.Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general supervision from supervisor.Education:Be enrolled in a four-year degree program in natural resources, environmental education, interpretation, parks and recreation, conservation, sustainability studies, or related field. This position does not receive benefits.

Created: 2026-04-02