Adirondack Loon

This Education and Outreach Internship offers an exciting opportunity for a college student to spend the summer with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation based in Saranac Lake, NY. This internship will provide excellent experience in creating and conducting natural history presentations based on loons, promoting environmental stewardship, and conducting fieldwork. This internship is designed to provide a creative learning opportunity in the field of wildlife conservation. Under the supervision of our Education and Outreach Director, the intern will be exposed to a variety of experiences within the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. The primary responsibility of this internship is to conduct outreach through educational programming at Adirondack regional summer camps. This includes developing content, presenting at the camps, assessing impact, and revising content to improve engagement. The intern will build a diverse skill set: outreach and tabling at events, engaging with visitors at the Adirondack Loon Center, performing fieldwork by monitoring loons at study lakes, and developing additional children’s programming. Preferred Qualifications: Educational background in environmental education/interpretation, wildlife management, ecology, natural sciences, or a related field Previous experience working in education, outdoor recreation, or a nature/visitor center Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professionalism, and leadership Ability to work both independently and as a team member Ability to paddle a kayak in varying weather conditions and sit for ~4 hours to observe loons High level of organizational skills to effectively plan, teach, and administer the diverse demands of the job, and keep detailed records Motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and willing to work with people of all ages Valid driver’s license and personal transportation Employment is contingent on passing a background check A personal canoe or kayak, paddle, lifejacket, and paddling experience Binoculars for loon monitoring with an appropriate magnification Position Dates: May 28, 2024 - August 17, 2024 Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, generally Thursday-Monday, but days of week may vary Compensation: $15.00/hour, potential academic credit, hands-on training, and the opportunity to work in an incredibly beautiful place! To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to education@adkloon.org. Note that a cover letter IS REQUIRED. Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024, or until position has been filled. The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is an equal opportunity employer. The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, a dynamic nonprofit conservation organization based in Saranac Lake, NY, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented full-time Education-Communications Director to join our enthusiastic team. Our Education-Communications Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and overseeing our communication and educational activities, as well as coordinating our interns and volunteers. Our ideal candidate will have a deep passion for the mission of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, enthusiasm for communicating science, and greatly enjoy interacting with people of all ages. Additionally, our future Education-Communications Director should be friendly, social, outgoing, positive, passionate, cool under pressure, detail and deadline oriented, a quick learner, have a great sense of humor, and willing to do what needs to be done to make things happen. If you are happy to leap in and get your hands dirty, and don’t know the meaning of “not my job,” then we are looking for you! Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of two years’ experience in written and online communications, and in environmental education and/or interpretation, including experience in: Brochure and report preparation Graphic design Photo and video editing Website content and social media maintenance; and Formulation and implementation of environmental educational programs Ability to enthusiastically interact with a variety of people Excellent writing and public speaking skills Competency in computer applications, including all Microsoft Office products, and photo and video editing software Strong dedication to wildlife conservation Familiarity with New York’s Adirondack Park A valid driver's license and access to personal transportation (with proof of insurance) for occasional work-related travel Note: Some travel and the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for ACLC events will be required, particularly during the summer. A working knowledge of paddling, either a kayak or a canoe, is a plus for occasional outreach programs. Salary: $45,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience. Health, vacation, and retirement benefits included. To Apply: Please email a cover letter detailing your qualifications, your resume, and three references to info@adkloon.org before February 15, 2024. Note that a cover letter is REQUIRED. Start Date: ~April 15, 2024, or when position is filled The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is an equal opportunity employer. The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For more information about the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, please visit: www.adkloon.org