Residential environmental learning and conference center

Intern Application Process

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Qualifications
We are looking for people who:

Have experience or an interest in working with children
in an educational outdoor setting
Are able to work without supervision and are self-motivated
Have knowledge of, or interest in, the natural and cultural history of Minnesota
Have a good sense of humor
Are willing and able to work long hours
Are in good physical condition, and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle

How To Apply
We accept applications year-round, and we encourage people of all nationalities to apply. Please mail or email a cover letter, resume, and list of three reference contacts to:

Clarissa Ellis, Director of K-12 Programming
Audubon Center of the North Woods
PO Box 530
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-2648
ellis@audubon-center.org

If possible, please also submit a short video-clip of yourself (digital format) telling us why you are interested in this position and why you feel that you are qualified. We also encourage you to submit a short video-clip of you teaching, guiding, working with children, or interacting with people in any professional capacity that is relevant to this position. This video submission is optional, but greatly encouraged if you are able to provide it.

Once we have received all of your application materials, your application will be reviewed and we will inform you whether or not you will be invited for an interview. Interviews are typically held over the phone, but we greatly appreciate personal interviews if it is possible for you to visit the Audubon Center in person.

A Note to International Applicants
Here at the Audubon Center, we accept and encourage international interns because we believe that environmental education and environmental issues are global in scope. The Naturalist Internship is an opportunity to assist educators from other countries in developing their Environmental Education skills. Already, we have had interns from the following countries, and we hope that the list keeps growing!