Summer Aquatic Education Internship- Salmon, ID
Organization: Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center
Job Title: Summer Aquatic Education Internship
Location: Salmon, ID
Hours and Compensation: $3,000 stipend + daily per diem & free housing
Position Dates (if applicable): This internship begins mid-May and runs through mid-August. Exact start and end dates are flexible. Average hours of work per week will be 20, leaving ample time to enjoy hiking, fishing, rafting and camping in beautiful Salmon River country.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
Organization Overview
The Sacajawea Center is owned and operated by the City of Salmon, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the Idaho Governor’s Lewis & Clark Trail Committee and many others.
The partners of the Center are committed to the vision to provide: “…education programs that interpret the history of Sacajawea and the significance of her role with the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery, the unique historical aspects of the expedition within Lemhi County, bring greater understanding and enlightenment to all the people of the world about Native American and Sacajawea’s people, the Agaidika Shoshone, promote local community arts, educational and recreational programs, preserve and promote conservation of our environment and open spaces… which will provide a lasting legacy for Sacajawea, the Agaidika Shoshone people, the community, and the Nation”.
Description
The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center in Salmon, Idaho (through a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service) is offering one 15-week, college level internship related to aquatic resource education. In addition to $3,000 in total wages, this position offers per diem reimbursement, free housing, the use of a vehicle for the duration of employment, and opportunities to “shadow” natural resources professionals from Idaho Fish and Game, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and others during the summer field season.
Responsibilities
The selected individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a variety of educational programs and projects for youth and families related to aquatic resources. Assignments will include a youth summer camp program, weekend interpretive programs, a riparian or streambank improvement project, the Annual Kids Free Fishing Day Derby, presentations related to salmon in the Agai Dika Shoshone culture and more!
How to Apply:
For more information or to have an application emailed to you, contact the Sacajawea Center at (208) 756-1188
