Division/Title
Education / High School Internship Spring 2024
Reporting relationship
Education Department
Job Summary
The Education Department is currently accepting high school level interns to assist with the facilitation of current and future education programming offered at LMC. Students interested in this program will be working under LMC Education Staff and assisting in various lessons, including, but not limited to:
Core Responsibilities
• Facilitating currently offered public programs as needed
• Daily facilitation of education programming including STEM Cart demonstrations and amphitheater
science talks for campus guests
• Assisting in the design of new, innovative and mission-centric programming
• Monitoring and communicating inventory needs for more than 20 educational programs
• Maintaining relationships with LMC volunteers and staff members involved with programming
• Educating guests on current sea turtle patients, the Sea Turtle Hospital at LMC, Florida’s coastal ecosystems, and providing conservation tips
• Completion of a group intern project to be determined within the first three weeks of hire. Education staff will assist the intern group in finding a topic of group interest. The project objectives include the following:
o Learn how to successfully design and structure one complete educational program
o Share their lesson on campus with visiting guests or students
o Present their findings and data collection to LMC staff and volunteers at the end of their internship
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Comfortable speaking with the general public, including various age ranges and ethnic backgrounds
- Self-motivated and willing to learn
- Desire to spread awareness of marine science education through interactive and educational programming
- Willing to work outdoors in Florida’s heat, rain, and wind as needed
o Available 1 weekend day per week throughout 4 month semester (flexible with semester schedule)
o Applications due no later than January 1 (spring), April 1 (summer), August 1 (Fall)
All interns must be currently enrolled high school students with a high interest in a marine science (i.e. marine science, biology, environmental science, education). All interns must also possess a valid driver’s license or secure reliable transportation to and from LMC. All internship hours are eligible for volunteer service hours with Palm Beach County schools.
About Us
Founded in 1983, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a leading cultural attraction in South Florida that provides open access to all guests. Today the Center is a global leader in the research, rehabilitation, and protection of sea turtles, serving our broader mission to promote ocean ecosystem conservation. Annually we reach 900,000 guests with our transformational education programs and partner with nearly 100 organizations across six continents and 16 countries in ocean conservation. In early 2022, we opened a new 27,500 square-foot campus that greatly expands our exhibition, education, and convening space and doubles our medical facilities.
Notes
Interested applicants may submit their resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation.
