Posted in Government 6 days ago.
Type: Full Time
OFFICE LOCATION
Markham, Illinois, USA
Indian Boundary Prairies
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The Indian Boundary Prairies (IBP) Youth Program Assistant provides support to the Community Engagement Specialist/Program Coordinator in implementing a six week-long summer youth program for six to eight interns. The intern program consists of in-person and online sessions and activities; and is designed to provide a holistic environmental/stewardship experience that will serve to form and/or enhance a connection of people and the natural world. The Assistant will begin work before the launch of the youth program to allow for program orientation; and participate in the curriculum development, hiring and onboarding interns; and program evaluation. They may also have the opportunity to assist with preserve operations.
Responsibilities & Scope:
This is a part-time (18 hours per week), short-term position running May 7 to July 17. Work will include online assignments and sessions; and in-person activities at the Indian Boundary Prairies preserve located in Markham, Illinois.
Following the completion of the Y.E.T. program, there is an option to continue in the position to end of summer, up to 35 hrs. per week to lead in the development of a docent program and to assist with landscape management at one or more IBP preserve sites as part of the program planning.
The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is seeking a Youth Program Assistant for their Indian Boundary Prairies Preserve Paid Internship Program. This early career opportunity provides the context to utilize present leadership skills and grow as a leader in general as a staff person with this unique program focused on natural and people environments. The program Assistant will be responsible for finalizing the curriculum and effectively implementing it day to day with the interns. The Program Assistant will work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and alongside other staff at the Indian Boundary Prairies, the largest remaining example of high-quality grassland in Illinois and one of the best in the Midwest! If you are well-organized; enjoy working with youth and working and learning outdoors; and want to help guide the next generation of youth informed about natural and social environments, apply today, and join us this summer.
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