Student Environmental Conservation Association Seeks Intern in Multimedia/Environmental Education – Civic Environmental Coalition

The Student Conservation Association is looking for an Intern in Multimedia and Environmental Education

Local candidates preferred

Houston Community Partnerships and Engagement Program (HCP&E) environmental education and multimedia internships include:

RESPONSIBILITIES
– Conduct environmental education programs and activities for youth aged K-12 living in the Ronald McDonald House or living in environmental justice communities in the Houston area.
-Assist in the development of educational programs and events on topics such as wildlife, migratory species, habitat, pollinators and nature in the Houston metropolitan area.
– Working with HCP&E staff to develop multimedia products (mainly video) for outreach purposes.
-Help and introduce Virtually Wild!Texas, a virtual out-of-the-field program to share nature with youth who may not be able to get outside. The current staff member will assist with computer and video technology, research and presentations, and camera presentations.
-Preparation of weekly social media posts as part of the HCP&E Communications Plan. Identify and develop potential social media stories to share through photos and videos.
– Gain hands-on experience working with shelter staff and partners in habitat restoration, biological monitoring, and outdoor recreation/visitor service programs in and around Houston.
-Participate in program related skills training and work together to develop program related skills and certifications.
-Support software materials and tools including vehicles, EE materials and more.
– Other responsibilities may be assigned during the duration of this internship as priorities and partnership opportunities arise to connect urban audiences with nature.

Living Wage: $250.00 per week
Travel due to relocation: $1,100 lump sum.
Commuter travel allowance: $40 per week.
Housing allowance: $1,120 per month.

This position qualifies for the AmeriCorps Education Award.

* All surcharges are subject to applicable federal, state and local taxes.

It is SCA policy that all background checks required by AmeriCorps must return verified results before work begins; this includes being fingerprinted for FBI verification. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed or the start date will be delayed due to non-compliance.

*SCA guidance on COVID-19 available at www.thesca.org/covid.

Position ID: SW-00734516

Expected dates: February 27, 2023 – August 27, 2023

Location:
5208 Harrisburg Blvd., Unite B
Houston, TX 77011
US

Training provided: – Environmental Education and Interpretation – Development of Media and Communication – Various certifications associated with the program as they become available.

Educational/Entertainment Opportunities: – Track work – Attend special events hosted by National Wildlife Refuge and partners including environmental education, habitat restoration, biological programs/research, community events and more. – Networking with a variety of partners

Disabled accessible?: Yes

Main stream: Education and interpretation

FURTHER DETAILS

Eligibility for AmeriCorps: Having a right

Driving logistics: Necessary

To get to work. Houston has public transportation, but this is not always possible depending on where you live.

Is there housing or a scholarship?
C.Partner will pay SCA to provide the member’s housing allowance.

Inside Outside: Combination

US Citizenship: Yes

Click HERE to apply.