February 12
Deadline for applications for the ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION and STEWARDSHIP INTERN at Kenny
Lake to serve a small nonprofit organization in rural Alaska in developing, planning, and implementing
outdoor education programs, and in assisting with scientific research projects. WRANGELL INSTITUTE
FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT (WISE) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded locally in 2002, with the
mission of providing science and environmental education for all ages, resources for learning, and
support for scientific research. The location is on the road system in the remote Copper River Valley,
near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Intern Responsibilities will include co-teaching and teaching,
citizen science projects, curriculum development, an independent project, logistics and planning, and
training and evaluation for WISE summer programs which include hikes, camps, seminars, and family
days. Intern should be a junior or senior in good standing at a college or university, where they are
taking coursework in environmental education, biological sciences, or outdoor studies. First Aid
certification, outdoors and teaching experience, and a clean driving record and background check are
required. Travel expenses, housing, and a stipend are provided. Internship will be flexible, ideally midMay through mid-September. Please go to www.wise-edu.org, email Robin Mayo, robin@wise-edu.org,
or call (907) 822-3575 for more information.