Description

Environmental Education Intern Description and Duties:
Environmental Education: IFS employees supplement the group leader's knowledge with local site
information and topical lectures. The level of assistance with educational programming will vary
according to the group leader’s expertise and experience. IFS employees should be prepared to act as
naturalists with a general knowledge of all the terrestrial and marine ecosystems of Andros.

Trip Facilitation: IFS employees are expected to stay in close contact with the group leaders, transport
groups to their desired sites, and monitor the group's safety while doing so.

Field Station Operations: There are daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to be completed to maintain the
full operation of the field station. Each IFS employee will be involved in varying degrees with the daily
tasks, such as interacting with the guests, working the Lodge, running errands, unloading shipments,
communicating with the office in Columbus, Ohio, and other duties as necessary.

Maintenance: All employees participate in the maintenance and repair of the vehicles, boats, buildings,
other equipment, landscaping, and other facilities tasks as needed.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education, Marine Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Botany, Geology,
Environmental Biology, or similar science or education major
Experience with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, lifeguarding, and/or species identification

Experience with facilitation and leading trips
Experience creating and presenting educational programming (middle school to adult audiences a
plus)
Key personality traits include: ability to live and work in a small group environment with limited
personal space in rustic and rural conditions, flexible and adaptable, responsible and safety
conscious, relatable and personable with students/group leaders/visitors/locals, a team player with a
good work ethic
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be comfortable driving large vans on unpaved, rural roads
Must consent to and pass a background check
Physical requirements: Must be able to spend time snorkeling, swimming, walking for up to 8 hours a
day, climb up and down ladders, must be able to lift 50 lbs., and must be able to drive a van for up to
1.5 hours at a time

Internship Program:
The internship runs from October 2026 until August 2027. Training will include but not limited to: trip
leading and planning, basic education on local flora and fauna, and station management. Days are long
with 1-2 days off per week. SCUBA certifications are offered to educational staff where appropriate.
Other training opportunities may include Wilderness First Aid and ACA Sea Kayaking certifications.
Employees may stay on for an additional season if it is mutually agreed upon by the Intern, Station
Manager, and Executive Director.