FW: Environmental Education Specialist/ Caribbean

Environmental Education Specialist

Description:

    The non-profit organization Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) is seeking an environmental education intern for the period January 15-March 1, 2011. The internship takes place on the island of St. Maarten in the Netherlands Antilles. The intern would work within the Love the Lagoon Project, which aims to protect the environment of the Simpson Bay Lagoon, one of the largest lagoons in the West Indies. This position is supervised by the Love the Lagoon Project Manager. The primary focus of the internship is providing interactive presentations and field trips to primary and secondary school students about the importance of wetlands. Limited administrative work will be needed. Applicants should have experience as an educator and be familiar with tropical wetland ecosystems and conservation. Housing is provided along with $50/week stipend and reimbursement for work travel on-island. Travel to and from the island is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants may apply by sending a CV and contact information for two references to ncollier@epicislands.org .

Job Type: Internship
Salary Detail: stipend
Deadline: 10-31-2010
Organization: Environmental Protection In the Caribbean
Location: St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Contact Person: Natalia Collier
Phone:
E-Mail: ncollier@epicislands.org

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