Adirondack Mountain Club

Summer Naturalist Intern

The Summer Naturalist Internship with ADK is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience creating and conducting natural history programs, promoting responsible recreation and Leave No Trace; and environmental education programs for children and adults. Interns assume a diversity of responsibilities including: serving as a summit host on Mt. Jo; developing environmental education and evening campfire programs; public presentations; guided hikes; community outreach; development and maintenance of self-guided trails; managing and staffing the Heart Lake Natural History Museum; and exhibit development. Opportunities for special projects in exhibit design; flora/fauna inventory; interpretation; outdoor recreation; and visitor studies.

Qualifications:
• Educational background in the natural sciences, environmental education/interpretation, natural history, or related field
• Previous experience working in a nature/visitor center; outdoor recreation; or education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, professionalism, and outdoor leadership
• High level of organizational skills to effectively plan, teach, and administer the diverse demands of the job, as well as work independently and keep detailed records
• Motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and willing to work with people of all ages
• Familiarity with the Adirondacks a plus and love of the outdoors a MUST!

Position: Summer Naturalist Intern (4)
Location: Heart Lake Program Center, High Peaks Wilderness, Lake Placid, NY
Position Dates: late May – late August
Work Schedule: varies according to programming needs; 44 hours/week
Compensation: Stipend: $100/week , Full Room (rustic!) and Board, academic credit, extensive training, opportunity to attend ADK workshops w/out charge, opportunity to spend the summer in an incredibly beautiful place!

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Janet Morgan
Administrative Manager
PO Box 867
Lake Placid, NY 12946
ncadmin@adk.org
Fax: 518-523-3518
Ph. 518-523-3480

Summer applications should be received by February 17, 2008.
Additional Applications will be considered on an as needed basis.

or click here for on-line application form

Established in 1922, the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and responsible use of New York State Forest Preserve, parks, and other wild lands and waters. ADK owns and operates facilities and information centers at its Heart Lake Property (Lake Placid), Member Services Center (Lake George), and Johns Brook Lodge (Keene Valley).

The Adirondack Mountain Club is an equal opportunity employer.