2025 Environmental Intern (Spring)

Job Title
2025 Environmental Intern (Spring)


Requisition Number
DU12660


Department Name
81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$1450 per month + housing


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

High School/GED



Required Related Experience

At least 6 months experience with Extension, a University or related environmental
education experience.



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Applicant must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, be available to work long hours in a
noisy environment, work in outside/hot/cold conditions, and be on feet for long periods of time.



Shift

Days and evenings Monday through Friday. Internship opportunities range in length
during the time frame of March 2025 and May 2025.



Job Summary

Responsibilities include working with school age youth in the following areas:
develop and teach hands-on environmental education classes, lead recreational
games, campfires, singing, night hikes or other activities that convey the value if the
natural environment. Interns will select an environmental project approved by their
on-site supervisor and which is an area of interest to the student. They will conduct
research and develop the project into a written plan.

Internships available at JM Feltner 4-H Camp (London, Kentucky), West Kentucky 4-
H Camp (Dawson Springs, Kentucky), Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp (Jabez,
Kentucky), and North Central 4-H Camp (Carlisle, Kentucky).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

College work toward a degree in some aspect of Environmental education or related
field.



Deadline to Apply
04/01/2025


Our University Community

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