The Urban Conservation and Education Internship is a work-study program in partnership with the National Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Living Classrooms Foundation and the Maryland Port Administration. This internship not only promotes career development and connects those interested to career opportunities within the conservation sector but it also helps foster a sense of environmental stewardship.
What
Interns will learn about the importance of conservation throughout the Chesapeake Bay region by working with staff from the National Aquarium, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Living Classrooms Foundation. Over the course of the program, the interns will participate in habitat restoration projects, assist in the monitoring of wildlife populations and engage diverse audiences in hands-on environmental education programs. Students selected for the internship will receive a stipend.
When
This eight-week internship will take place from June 1 to July 24, 2015.
Who
Any undergraduate student, with Sophomore or Junior standing, from the Baltimore area can apply. This is an interdisciplinary program and students of all majors are encouraged to apply.
How
For more information, please contact the conservation department at 410-576-1508 or CBennett@aqua.org. Additional information can also be found at http://www.masonvillecove.org/pages/community_programs/get_involved.html. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2015.