Intern, Sustainability

This is a part‑time position, averaging up to 28 hours a week from late May through early‑August. The internship will begin in late May and end in early August, requiring approximately 28 hours per week.

Assists community program staff with implementation of community and career educational programs including the Outdoor Youth Corps (OYC) Summer Crew. OYC is a paid workforce and education program for participants ages 16‑20 that focuses on exposure to green career paths while also supporting professional development and career readiness. Programs include hands‑on projects and educational activities focused on conservation, horticulture, sustainability, and community engagement.

The intern will observe and learn about outdoor, experiential, and environmental/sustainability practices through hands‑on experiences assisting with material preparation and program delivery for OYC and other community sustainability education programs. The intern will also assist with projects pertaining to workforce development, stewardship events and college/career readiness. This position will mostly take place outdoors in heat, humid, and possibly rainy conditions in a variety of locations across the St. Louis

region.

• Assists Sustainability education staff with the implementation of the Outdoor Youth Corps Summer Crew program which may include group facilitation, leading various activities, and teaching lesson plans, etc.
• Participates in the program’s direct delivery of educational activities to program participants including youth and young adults ages 16‑20 and communicating with community partners.
• Develop, plan, and implement a final project reflective of internship goals and experience with the Outdoor Youth Corps program.
• Assist in the preparation of all program materials, tools, and food.
• Actively participates in green job education, teambuilding, and Outdoor Youth Corps stewardship projects.
• Work with Garden staff to ensure all health and safety protocols for program participants are followed.
• Work cohesively as a team with other staff, interns, and Outdoor Youth Corps program participants.
• Demonstrate highest level of professional and ethical conduct while working with Garden staff, Outdoor Youth Corp program participants, and program partners.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Communication – Listens to others and asks questions for clarification;
  Writes clearly and presents information accurately;
  Speaks professionally and responds well to questions;
  Supports positive visitor relations.
• Collaboration – Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace;
  Engages in problem solving and group initiatives;
  Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements;
  Strives for positive visitor experiences.
• Accountability – Demonstrates commitment to responsibilities and adaptable to changes;
  Effectively prioritizes, troubleshoots and takes appropriate actions;
  Follows policies and procedures, meets deadlines, quality, and safety standards;
  Strives to proactively, address visitor and internal colleagues’ concerns.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems;
  Includes supervisor before taking action as necessary;
  Recommends solutions, demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making process;
  Includes appropriate people in making decisions.
• Stewardship – Promotes and adheres to sustainability, safety and security protocols;
  Fosters a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion;
  Demonstrates effective and prudent use of Garden resources;
  Maximizes contributions during work hours.

• Interest in working in the fields of education, conservation,…