Education Intern

<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Job Title: </span>Education Intern</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Program: </span>Population and Sustainability</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Employment Type: </span>[  ] Salary   [X] Hourly (non-exempt – this position <em>is </em>eligible for over time)</p> <p>                                   [X] Part-time [ ] Full-time</p> <p>                                   [X] Temporary [  ] Regular</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Reports to: </span>Senior Campaigner</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Direct Reports to this position: </span>N/A</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Salary Range: </span>$18.07/hr</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Location:</span><em> </em>Remote</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?  </span>[   ] Yes   [X] No </p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">How to apply: </span>Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter and resume. The position will remain open until filled with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The desired start date is 9/14/26. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">ABOUT THE CENTER</span></span><br>The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.</p> <p> </p> <p>We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.<br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">POSITION SUMMARY</span></span></p> <p>The Education Intern supports the work of the Population and Sustainability program. The program tackles the upstream causes of the wildlife extinction crisis by addressing our current endless growth economic model. We fight for solutions that advance justice, equity, health, and a compassionate world where both people and wildlife can thrive.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Education Intern will advance our Simplify the Holidays and Endangered Species Condoms campaigns by creating educational resources, building partnerships, and furthering engagement to address the often-overlooked upstream drivers of the climate crisis with K-12 educators. The intern should have a background in education or experience with aligning activities to academic standards.</p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Work with team members to create age-appropriate educational resources and classroom activities for K-12 audiences using content from our Simplify the Holidays and Endangered Species Condoms campaigns.</li> <li>Work with team members to develop a Simplify the Holidays program to reduce plastic consumption and waste during the holidays dedicated to a K-12 environment.</li> <li>Conduct research related to the use of plastics in schools, Scout troops, and other K-12 environments.</li> <li>Assist with campaign outreach and dissemination of resources to K-12 educators.</li> <li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Likes working in collaboration with a diverse group of people</li> <li>Ability to think creatively and strategically</li> <li>Experience working with a team and independently</li> <li>Detail oriented and good time management skills</li> <li>Excellent organization and computer skills</li> <li>Strong writing and research skills</li> <li>A passion for and knowledge of protecting biodiversity</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS </span></span></p> <ul> <li>Background in K-12 education</li> <li>Familiarity with K-12 academic standards</li> <li>Experience working in curriculum development</li> <li>Experience communicating about complex issues in simple language</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">WORKING CONDITIONS</span></span></p> <p>Normal working schedule is Monday-Friday, schedule will be determined with your supervisor.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</span></span></p> <p>The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Cognitive</span></p> <p>Ability to process and analyze information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Exchange accurate information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Communicate and express oneself with others: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Interaction with other colleagues: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [  ] Rarely    [] Occasionally   [ X ] Frequently  </p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Physical</span></p> <p>Reading (ingest data): [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Working on a computer: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Typing: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Writing by hand: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Sitting: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  </p> <p>Walking: [ X] Rarely    [ ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Standing: [ X ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Hiking: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Climbing up or down stairs: [ X] Rarely    [ ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  (if by an office)</p> <p>Bending: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Squatting: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Reaching overhead: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Repetitive motions: [ X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Ability to drive: [ X] Rarely    [] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Location Conditions</span></p> <p>In person required (versus remote work): [ X] Rarely    [ ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently</p> <p>Travel required:  [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Night or weekend work: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Work in outdoor conditions: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p>Other? _________________ [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">BENEFITS <em>(Subject to change—see Handbook for more details)</em><br>For all temporary staff </span></span></p> <ul> <li>403(b) plan.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">JEDAI STATEMENT</span></span></p> <p>The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Exempt Classification: </span></span>Non-Exempt<br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Applicable Exemption:</span></span><br>N/A</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Reasoning behind this classification: </span></span>Transactional administrative work with minimal discretion, work is predominately routine in nature and the output can generally be standardized in relation to a given period of time.</li> </ul>

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