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Swarthmore College · 1 day ago

Summer Education Intern

Swarthmore, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and they are seeking a Summer Education Intern for the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This role offers a unique view into public horticulture education, assisting with educational programming and supporting various events and activities for adults, youth, and families.

Higher Education

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support educational programming for adult and youth audiences, including excursions, workshops, tours, and field trips

Assist with set up, take down, and activities during special events, such as the Rose Celebration and the Woody Plant Conference

Support program leader(s) during the Chester Children’s Chorus Arboretum Summer class

Assist with the development and updating of interpretive materials such as brochures

Participates in summer intern field trips

Writes Plant the week articles for the Scott Arboretum & Garden's blog, Garden Seeds

Develop and lead a video segment of Gardener's Almanac for Scott Arboretum & Garden's YouTube channel

Maintains educational brochures distribution

Updates educational collateral for various audiences

Maintains plantings for summer programs

Provide support other staff members and as called upon which may include: Publicity and promotion assistance, Registration and records assistance, General support of Arboretum office function, Membership initiatives, Fundraising initiatives

Qualification

Environmental educationEvent setupWorking with childrenEducational programmingProfessional ethicsCommunication skillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Interested in a career in environmental education

Be able to obtain PA Youth Clearances by the start date

Must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds for event setups

Preferred

Experience working in education and/or events

Experience working with children

Benefits

Incredible benefits

Company

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1864

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.swarthmore.edu/

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