2021 Application for Education Department Internships at the Maria Mitchell Association

Deadline: February 15, 2021, 11pm EST, or until all positions are filled.

Fill out the following online form. At the bottom of this page, please upload the documents listed below in PDF format. If your documentation was uploaded successfully, you will receive an automated email confirmation that includes a PDF file of your entire application, including your uploaded PDF documents. Please note: If you do not receive this completed PDF file, your application materials were not uploaded successfully and will not be processed. Questions may be sent to Molly Zegans, Education Coordinator, at mzegans@mariamitchell.org.

1) Cover Letter:

Your cover letter should be a maximum of one page describing your background and interests, why you are excited to participate in an Environmental Education Internship, any specific experience or skills that would make you an ideal candidate, which position you are most excited about, where you saw the position advertised, and any other information you wish to share.

2) Resume:

Two pages maximum. Include information about any previous internships, jobs, coursework, or volunteer experience relevant to your application.

3) Questions:

Please answer the following questions. Each answer should be no more than 10 sentences.

1. Describe any experiences you have teaching and/or working with children and families.
2. What qualities define an excellent teacher? Why do you believe these are important?
3. Describe any experience you have maintaining a positive attitude while working in challenging environments and weather conditions.
4. Do you hold a current Lifeguard Certification? If so, please share the total years you have been certified and the expiration date of your certification. Feel free to include other relevant certifications such as First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, etc...
5. Training for Environmental Education Interns will begin on May 31, 2021, with an expected arrival no later than Sunday, May 30th. Training for for the Assistant Education Coordinator and the NLP position begins on May 24. Interns may be able to arrive up to two weeks earlier. Please tell us your preferred arrival date and make sure you can arrive in time to begin the position for which you have applied.
6. There are two possible end dates for all positions: either Saturday August 21st or 28th. You must be able to stay for the full length of the option you choose. Please indicate the end date you prefer.



Contact Information
First name
Last name
Address line 1
Address line 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone
Email

Personal Information
Gender
Race/Ethnicity (Optional)
Are you a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident (yes/no)
Do you have a valid driving license (yes/no)
How many years have you been driving?

Academic Information
College/University
Major
Minor (optional)
GPA
GPA in major (optional)
Current Academic Level (i.e. Sophomore, Junior, etc.)
Expected Graduation Date (month)
Expected Graduation Date (year)

Skills/Background
Have you cared for animals in a professional setting? (yes/no)
Describe your comfort level in providing educational interpretation to members of the public of all ages, give an example.

Positions applying for
Environmental Education Instructor
1 2 3 Not Interested
 
Assistant Education Coordinator
1 2 3 Not Interested
 
Naturalist and Animal Care Leadership Programs Internship
1 2 3 Not Interested

References (3)
Please provide names and contact information for three professional or academic references. Although not required, to save time in the hiring process, we also encourage you to submit letters of recommendation from the references you list below. These letters must be a pdf on official letterhead and can be emailed to Molly Zegans, Education Coordinator, at mzegans@mariamitchell.org.
1. Name
1. Relationship
1. Title
1. Institution
1. Email
1. Work phone
2. Name
2. Relationship
2. Title
2. Institution
2. Email
2. Work phone
3. Name
3. Relationship
3. Title
3. Institution
3. Email
3. Work phone

Upload PDF Files (Please be sure to upload PDF files only)

Cover letter
Resume
Questions