Internship Opportunities
Environmental Internships
10 - 20 hours per week/
200 hours required/$2000 stipend
General Description
Applications are currently being accepted for
fall/winter college internship positions at Chabot Space
& Science Center in Oakland. Please submit a completed
application, cover letter and resume. Applications
are available online at application. This internship
focuses on environmental education and maintenance of
Chabot’s recycling, composting and gardening programs.
Education topics include science education,
outdoor/local ecology hikes, environmental science,
waste management and recycling practices. Preferred
background for applicants includes those majoring in
Conservation and Resource Studies, Ecology, Primary or
Secondary Education, Environmental Studies/Sciences,
Geography, or a related major. However, all applicants
will be considered. Applicants should have a strong
interest in environmental topics and be comfortable
speaking and leading activities for large and small
groups of people. Highlights of the internship include
the following:
- Raise awareness about waste reduction and
recycling through leading interactive and engaging
“Zero Waste Lunch” programs
- Educate students and general public visitors
about local ecology, the environment, and waste
reduction/diversion during weekday class fieldtrip
visits and weekend public demonstrations
- Attend enrichment and training sessions focused
on science education and current waste management
practices and technology
- Visit recycling centers, reuse businesses,
transfer stations, landfills, and other related
sites
- Take responsibility for Chabot’s recycling
program, including collection of reusable and
recyclable materials and maintenance of yard waste
and worm composting systems
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced
science educators
Completed application and questions
should be directed to…
Eric R. Havel
Environmental Education Manager
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
ph: (510) 336-7326
fax: (510) 336-7491
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