(Intern) Interpretive Services Intern

Huron-Clinton Metroparks • Ray, MI • 4h ago

Interpretive Services Intern - Farm Center

Paid Per Hour Worked

Undergraduate Level - P3( $16.17 per hour)

Graduate Level - P4 ($18.80 per hour)

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details, click here (https://www.metroparks.com/job-opportunities/#MORETHANAJOB) .

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, this position will learn best practices in animal care by caring for and assisting with the management of farm livestock, cropping systems, trail work, gardening, and invasive species removal depending on location. This position may also assist with and present public programs, learn front-line registration processes, and interact with visitors. This position performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to interpretive programs and the operation of an educational Farm Center.

To qualify for a college internship:

a. Students must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university and provide proof of enrollment upon hire.

b. Students who are not currently enrolled in school due to summer break must provide proof of continued future enrollment (e.g. enrollment in the fall will qualify).

c. Students must perform work that is related to their formal academic program.

d. College interns must provide the company with all the guidelines required by their educational institution.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor. Position works independently and exercises some judgment and discretion in completion of duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Observe and conduct interpretive presentations to students, families, summer camps, and the general public.

Perform farm maintenance duties.

Assist in caring for all farm livestock.

Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries.

Prepare animals for and assist in the delivery of offspring.

Groom, clip and trim animals for exhibition.

Maintain accurate and thorough records of animal care, health and birthing.

Work a varied schedule, work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, am or pm shifts, and in any @type of weather.

Register groups and individuals for programs, prepare and send out correspondence, and arrange other school/group visit logistics.

Welcome and interact with park visitors, addressing inquiries in person, by phone, or through email.

Maintenance of indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed.

May assist with special events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Enrolled in a college or university with a concentration in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, environmental education, biology or natural resources management, or a related field.

A strong commitment to animal care and management, interpretation, conservation, and the environment.

Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.

Ability to perform essential duties.

TOOLS AND EQUIMENT USED: Personal computer including data base, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, power point, and word processing software; calculators; copy & fax machines; phone; GPS unit; radios; hand tools including carpentry, gardening, farming, and artistic tools; utility vehicles; trucks and trailers; and tractors and heavy farm equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee routinely encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Selection guidelines may include any or all of the following: formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, background and reference check, job related tests, and physical exam to include drug screening.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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