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The Patchwork Group, a nonprofit organization that provides health education and services to at-risk populations, is looking for interns to join our team. At the completion of the internship, the intern will have concrete experience presenting basic health information to diverse audiences.

The Butterfly House, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is looking for interns in their Education Department. Interns will assist in creating programming or short presentations to be used for general public visitors. Other responsibilities will include helping with classes and Outreach programs. Interns will have direct interaction with the public on a regular basis. Interns may be involved with the following areas of our education program: 1. providing presentations to students and informal opportunities to guests about butterflies, invertebrates and their environments using live insects. 2. Helping with outreach programs throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area for classes and groups. 3. Staffing the instructional cart, a hands-on area, where guests can touch cocoons, insect molts, and many other items.

Oceans of Fun is a marine mammal facility located within the Milwaukee County Zoo. Since 1991, Oceans of Fun has cared for California sea lions and harbor seals while providing educational presentations and interactive programs to Wisconsin families. We are dedicated to the field of marine mammal science and education. It is our goal to provide the best possible environment, training and care for our marine animals with the focus of educating the public about marine life, environmental protection and conservation. Oceans of Fun offers a variety of opportunities for children and families alike to discover the amazing world of seals and sea lions. We provide a wide array of interactive programs, allowing visitors to connect with our animals personally and offer volunteer and internship positions for individuals interested in a career in marine mammal care and education. Have you always loved marine mammals and been interested in the field of animal training? Do you love the earth and want to help make a difference? Are you passionate about public education and want to assist with our mission for conservation? Then our internship programs are a great fit for you! Oceans of Fun is actively interviewing for fall, winter, spring and summer internship positions. Our programs teach individuals how to be an animal care and environmental specialist. Learn about animal diets, facility care, animal training, medical programs, and assist our staff in educating the public about how to care for the environment. Oceans of Fun is a globally recognized leader in the field of marine mammal care and training. We receive internship and volunteer applications from around the world. Our internship programs have been designed to provide participants with valuable experience in a wide variety of activities that occur throughout a trainer's day.

Casa Milagro Foundation is a not-for profit organization dedicated to working in the areas of environmental conservation, education and community development in the country of Costa Rica. The foundation is divided into 3 programs: Tropical Adventures, Vecinos del Mundo (VdM) and the Environmental Policy Advocacy Program. Our field assistant would be working directly with our Montezuma Sea Turtle and Conservation Project. Located near Montezuma on the Nicoya Peninsula, Refugio Mixto de Vida Silvestre Romelia will give you the true experience of being in a remote jungle area. The shear number of incredible wild animals and the beauty of your surroundings will ensure you never want to return back to civilization again! Our mission is to rally support for long-term, sustainable strategies aimed at the restoration and preservation of precious wildlife and land. Utilizing prime ocean front that has been generously donated to the program for stewardship, we have a singular opportunity to offer the environment a new beginning, sea turtles a fighting chance and our visitors a window into the natural world for generations to come. Please be aware that at Romelia we have no electricity, the nearest town (Montezuma) is 3 km away walking on the beach about 45 minutes. This is the only access to the project.

Plant biology intern There are internships available for all semesters. The intern will be responsible for aiding the growth of various milkweed types to determine the best types for monarch larvae food and egg laying. Growing will begin indoors during the winter, and be transferred outside as weather permits. The intern will aid in choosing and maintaining nectar-bearing plants for the adult monarch butterflies. The intern will also aid in the maintenance of the butterfly tents during the summer. A research project of the student's choosing is encouraged, but not required. If you decide to pursue this opportunity as a credit-bearing internship, you will need to get approval from your academic department prior to the start of the academic semester in which you wish to register for the internship.

The Education Program Intern is responsible for presenting educational information to visitors and program participants as based upon the specific requirements set forth by Zoo New England (ZNE) and by the participating college or university, if applicable. In general, duties will include assisting full-time education staff in conducting education programs on and off-site, assisting full-time education staff with program development, conducting informal public presentations, assisting in the development of program assessment methods, and administrative duties as needed. Opportunities for curriculum development, interpretive materials design, camp curriculum design, and program animal handling may also be available. The Education Intern will encourage the public to think and to learn about animals, habitats and conservation by helping them interpret Zoo New Englands collection. The Education Program Intern is expected to conduct education programs by the end of the internship.

The Education Program Intern is responsible for presenting educational information to visitors and program participants as based upon the specific requirements set forth by Zoo New England (ZNE) and by the participating college or university, if applicable. In general, duties will include assisting full-time education staff in conducting education programs on and off-site, assists full-time education staff with program development, conduct informal public presentations, assists in the development of program assessment methods, and administrative duties as needed. Opportunities for curriculum development, interpretive materials design, camp curriculum design, and program animal handling may also be available. The Education Intern will encourage the public to think and to learn about animals, habitats and conservation by helping them interpret Zoo New Englands collection. The Education Program Intern is expected to conduct education programs by the end of the internship.

MAJOR FUNCTION: Under general direction, monitors, analyzes, interprets and summarizes scientific/technical information principally relevant to food products. Assists developing, organizing and implementing multiple scientific affairs and communication efforts for trade associations as well as other projects assigned by management. Contributes to the development of research critiques, standby statements, and position statements. Works on assigned projects with the goal of exceeding client expectations, including the internal team and the external association members. Assists with the development and implementation of projects such as newsletters, brochures, presentations, events, web site content and other specialty items for clients as well as handling scientific affairs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Review scientific journals, reports, articles, media reports and summarize and critique for clients Provide written critiques of relevant scientific articles and coordinate scientific research projects Handle multiple projects simultaneously Collaborate with team to develop scientific content of Internet sites Prepare, track and meet project schedules, reporting to management and ensuring communication is frequent and bi-directional Write review articles on various scientific/technical topics. Assist with the development consumer brochures and other materials Prepare timelines and write articles for newsletters and press releases Coordinate development and placement of trade/professional journal advertisements Prepare association meeting materials connected with Board and committee meetings Draft minutes of meetings/conference calls and update staff project lists, ensure that items under purview are completed within established timeframes

MAJOR FUNCTION: Under general direction, monitors, analyzes, interprets and summarizes scientific/technical information principally relevant to food products. Assists developing, organizing and implementing multiple scientific affairs and communication efforts for trade associations as well as other projects assigned by management. Contributes to the development of research critiques, standby statements, and position statements. Works on assigned projects with the goal of exceeding client expectations, including the internal team and the external association members. Assists with the development and implementation of projects such as newsletters, brochures, presentations, events, web site content and other specialty items for clients as well as handling scientific affairs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Review scientific journals, reports, articles, media reports and summarize and critique for clients Provide written critiques of relevant scientific articles and coordinate scientific research projects Handle multiple projects simultaneously Collaborate with team to develop scientific content of Internet sites Prepare, track and meet project schedules, reporting to management and ensuring communication is frequent and bi-directional Write review articles on various scientific/technical topics. Assist with the development of consumer brochures and other materials Prepare timelines and write articles for newsletters and press releases Coordinate development and placement of trade/professional journal advertisements Prepare association meeting materials connected with Board and committee meetings Draft minutes of meetings/conference calls and update staff project lists, ensure that items under purview are completed within established timeframes

About the Internship Position: Save The Bay seeks a highly motivated individual to support Save The Bay's Policy and Education Programs. Save The Bay is working on ways to incorporate activities within our policy and habitat restoration programs with our education department to enhance experiential learning. To support this effort, we seek a GIS intern to create maps and a geodatabase that tie policy issues and habitat restoration activities in to local schools. This internship is an excellent opportunity for motivated individual to have a hands-on role in ecological restoration efforts, gain an understanding of practical GIS applications and experience using GIS in real world projects, receive experience with database and project management, and environmental problem-solving techniques. Compensation: Save The Bay Internships are unpaid. Save The Bay will work with your school to receive credit for your internship. This position would be 5-10 hours per week with flexible days. All Save The Bay Interns are also required to work at the Save The Bay Swim on Saturday, July 20. To Apply: Interested students are asked to fill out the Internship Application found on the Save The Bay website at www.savebay.org. Save The Bay also requires a letter of intent (cover letter), resume, and the contact information for two references. Please be sure that these items are attached with the application. All items will be considered when choosing candidates to interview. Applications for internships can be submitted to Save The Bay offices by mail to Save The Bay Attn: Internship Manager 100 Save The Bay Drive Providence, RI 02905 or email volunteer@savebay.org Applications must be received by May 1, 2013. Any applications received after the acceptance date will not be considered. Once all applications are received, staff members will evaluate the materials and choose qualified candidates to be interviewed for the position. Interviews will take place in April & May and decisions will be made in mid-May. If possible, it would be preferable for the GIS intern to begin before June. Once candidates are selected for internship positions, they will be notified by telephone and a confirmation letter will be set by mail. If you are not selected for an internship, Save The Bay encourages you to apply again in the future.