ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

Internship Period: September 17 - December 21, 2007
Accommodations: Room and board gratis
Compensation: Undergraduates - $100 weekly stipend; Graduates - $150 weekly
stipend
Deadline for application: August 3, 2007

Archbold Biological Station is an independent biological research facility
founded in 1941 by Richard Archbold. The Station conducts and promotes
long-term ecological research and conservation, emphasizing the unique
biological communities of the Lake Wales Ridge, one of the most distinctive
and endangered biotic regions of Florida. For more information, please visit
our website at www.archbold-station.org

The Environmental Education Intern will assist the Education Coordinator in
running a 3rd-5th grade outdoor environmental education program in the
threatened Florida scrub habitat. This program allows the intern to escape
from the classroom setting and participate in a wide variety of hands-on
environmental education activities. Further details can be found at:
http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/education/envedk-12.htm
As part of his/her compulsory independent project, the intern will have an
opportunity to develop new educational activities that take advantage of the
biological research and specialized knowledge at Archbold Biological
Station. College students are encouraged to make arrangements with their
home institutions for academic credit.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and two references with addresses/phone
numbers to:
Rick Lavoy
Education Coordinator
Archbold Biological Station
P. O. Box 2057
Lake Placid, FL 33862
rlavoy@archbold-station.org

Minimum requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 yrs. old, have a strong
interest in Biology/Environmental Education and have experience working with
children. First Aid and CPR certification is desirable.

For specific details contact Rick Lavoy at 863-465-2571 ext. 276 or
rlavoy@archbold-station.org