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Position Available:
Ocean View Foundation
Intern
June 14 through August/September 2004
Block Island, Rhode Island
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2004 or until filled
General Description:
This position is available for an environmentally oriented
enthusiast to assist in open-air natural history and environmental
education. This individual would be under the supervision
of the Director at the Ocean View Foundation on Block
Island. The job will require approximately 20-25 hours
a week and would entail helping with the setting up and
conducting of a variety of environmental education programs
on Block Island, for families and participants of all
ages several times a week.
In addition the position includes maintenance and stewardship
responsibility for the Ocean View Pavilion and its grounds.
The building is in a park-like site in the commercial
center of the Island that is open to the public from dawn
to dusk, and requires daily attention during the summer
season.
Partial Description
of Responsibilities:
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Assisting with the logistics of presenting 4 to
5 weekly programs. |
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Assist in developing special (non-weekly) programs:
Walk Around the Island, night sky viewing, special
historic and natural history presentations, and
etc. |
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4 to 5 early morning checks, cleaning and light
maintenance at the Pavilion per week. |
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Maintaining and recording data. |
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Weekly distribution of brochures, posting of schedules,
maintaining information kiosk, etc. |
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Other cool stuff. |
Compensation:
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Housing and a stipend of $450 per month. |
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Transportation is recommended. |
Qualifications:
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We are seeking a college student who is interested
in obtaining first hand experience in areas of environmental
education, natural history sciences, community and
public service, and related endeavors. |
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An ease and relish for working with people, and
a robust zest for the miracles of nature is necessary. |
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Although preference may be given to those described
above, this position may also be right for a person
who is decompressing from teaching or studying in
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How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for the Summer Internship
at Ocean View, the application may be submitted via email
or fax. Please follow the applicable instructions below.
The Foundation will require an on-site interview in the
spring for those applicants who seem most suited for this
position. Appointments will be made after receiving all
application materials.
To send via email:
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E-mail us at: intern@oceanviewfoundation.org
and write "2004 Intern" as the e-mail
subject. |
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Please include full name, mailing address, e-mail
address, and phone number where you can be reached. |
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Include current resume and any specialized certificates
and/or skills which you may hold. |
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Answer each of the following questions completely:
- What attracted you to this opportunity?
- What previous experiences have you had which
would make you ideally suited for this job;
if none, what qualities do you possess which
cut you out for the work?
- How do you see yourself spending/using your
other available time on Block Island, when not
satisfying the responsibilities for the Ocean
View Foundation?
- Who has most inspired you?
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Arrange to have 2 letters of reference (one from
a faculty member, the other from an employer, volunteer
coordinator, or other non-family member) familiar
with your assets sent to the Ocean View Foundation
at intern@oceanviewfoundation.org
(email) or 203-622-8252 (fax) or P.O. Box 291, Block
Island, RI 02807 (standard mail). Note that your
application will not be considered complete until
these letters of reference are received. Be
sure that those sending references on your behalf
clearly identify whom the reference is recommending.
Email attachments must be in either pdf, doc, or
txt format. |
To send via fax:
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