Environ. Intern Chabot Space/Science Oakland

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Environmental Intern
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Reference: JOB245
Location: Oakland, CA
Employer: Chabot Space & Science Center
Url: http://www.chabotspace.org/employment_31.htm
Applications are currently being accepted for environmental
internship positions at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland.
This position is focused on waste management, sustainability and public
education.
Internship Focus:
Waste Diversion Education: Run Zero Waste Lunch Program during
lunches Wednesdays - Saturdays to help educate visitors (especially
visiting students and families) about waste diversion through reuse,
recycling and composting.
Recycling and Solid Waste Tracking: Weigh and record weights of
compost, recycling and trash produced from the lunches to track success
of Zero Waste Lunch Program. Conduct monthly waste audits of the lunch
area and record findings to get a good estimate of actual and optimal
waste diversion rates.
Environmental Science Education: Assist in classrooms on topics
such as renewable energy, atmospheric science and gardening and
composting.
General: Maintain Chabot's recycling, composting and garden
facilities. Research further ways to improve Chabot's sustainability
endeavors. Attend green team meetings and create monthly environmental
staff challenges.
Responsiblities
Create and run informative and engaging Zero Waste Lunch Program.
Make announcements to school groups about waste diversion and help
facilitate proper sorting during the lunch hour. Measure and record
weights of compost, recycling and trash after Zero Waste Lunch Program.
Take responsibility for Chabot's recycling program, including
collection of reusable, recyclable and organic waste materials and
maintenance of yard waste and worm composting systems.
Assist experienced science educators with pubic programs, classes,
and outdoor interpretive trail hikes
Gain experience in the environmental education field
Requirements
Experience working with children (preferably in a group, camp or
team environment)
Strong interest in environmental topics
Comfortable working within waste and recycling facilities
Comfortable speaking and leading activities for large and small
groups of youth.
Prefer candidates with majors in Education, Conservation and
Resource Studies, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Ecology, Geography, or
a related major.
Be able to work part time (10-20 hours/week) during lunch hour at
least two days per week Wednesdays - Saturdays
Compensation
This position pays a stipend upon
completion of specific tasks.
Application
Mail resume and
cover letter to:
Human Resources
Department
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd,
Oakland,
CA 94619
email: hr@chabotspace.org
Fax: 510-336-7491
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* We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those
applicants under consideration will be contacted.