Summer Intern Opportunities

Summer Nature Adventures Program Assistant:

Choose four or more weeks below to qualify as an internship.
Call Spring at 826-4478 if you have any questions.

Not-So-Creepy Creatures June 23 - 27, Ages 4 and 5 - 10 a.m. to noon Or ages 6 to 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Coastal Connections June 23 - 27, Ages 9 to 12 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Girls Into Science July 7 - 11, Ages 8 to 12 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Marsh Explorers July 14 – 18, Ages 6 to 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Redwood Rangers July 14 - 18, Ages 4 and 5 - 10 a.m. to noon
Geology Rocks Again July 14 - 18, Ages 4 and 5 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Midday Break helper July 14 – 18, Ages 4 and 5 noon to 1 p.m.
Redwood Rangers July 21 - 25, Ages 6 to 8 - 9 a.m. to noon
Geology Rocks Again July 21 - 25, Ages 6 to 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Midday Break helper July 21 –25, Ages 6 to 8 - noon to 1 p.m.
Mammals: A to Z July 30 - Aug. 3, Ages 4 and 5 - 10 a.m. to noon Or ages 6 to 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Fun With Flowers August 4 – 8, Ages 6 to 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Wild In the City August 18 - 22, Ages 6 to 9 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hours: Classes run Monday – Friday. Program assistants preferably arrive 10 minutes early and stay after for about 10 minutes. Assistants can help with one or more classes depending on volunteer’s availability and preference.

Benefits: Experience working with children in a non-traditional learning environment, work alongside experienced teachers and naturalists and earn a positive reference upon successful completion. Other benefits include Museum membership (value $55), discounts in the store, and stipend of $100. (Interns are also invited to the summer beach party midway through the season.)

Qualifications: Must like and have one year experience with children ages 4 to 12. The volunteer is extremely important to the class so be prepared to make a serious commitment to being there each day. Assistants need to be able to take direction as well as able to anticipate needs. Must be reliable, have a good attitude and communicate well. Possible tasks include setting up activities, helping with clean-up, gathering supplies, and supervising small groups for small amounts of time.

To apply please click here or pick up a form at the front desk or call to have us mail you one. (707) 826-4478.