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The Arboretum is a 208-acre site within 10 minutes of the UO. Located along the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, the Arboretum features seven miles of trails which pass through conifer forest, oak savannah, grassland, and riparian areas. The Arboretum’s Education Program offers year-round guided walks and workshops for both adults and children. Spring and fall Natural History Programs serve over 3,000 Elementary School children annually.
Internship in Nature: Nature Guide and/or Activity Session Leader
Position description:
Lead young students (K-5th grade) during the Spring Discovery Tours program
Lead students on seasonal, morning, interactive nature walks/interpretive tours and/or
afternoon environmental education activity sessions
Help children discover the joy of the natural world
Engage all the students’ senses on the “blind tail”
Help students build a watershed model or make animal track casts
These exciting activities build on concepts taught during the students’ morning tour
Specific skills or experiences needed:
18 hours of training provided
Sincere interest in exploring nature with children
Some experience working with children
Basic background in the natural sciences
Time requirements:
Requires ability to work a minimum of two mornings (9:30-11:30) or afternoons
(11:30-1:30) per week, April 19-June 11, plus attend training March 31-April 18.
Internships are offered fall and spring terms.
Contact the organization at least 4 weeks before the time you wish to intern there.
Submit an application and current resume.
Training includes: an orientation to the Arboretum and education program; indoor and outdoor sessions covering program topics, teaching techniques and activities; opportunities to observe experienced guides leading tours; monthly lectures or walks on various natural history topics.
Environmental Education Program Assistant
Position description:
Assist in the implementation of the outdoor education program for elementary school children
Setting up and taking down equipment for school programs
Organizing volunteers
Assisting in volunteer training
Helping wherever necessary to make the program run smoothly
Specific skills or experiences needed:
Organized
Background in the natural sciences
Experience working with people
Time requirements:
Varies
Internships may extend beyond one term and are offered fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Contact the organization at least 2 weeks before the time you wish to intern there. Submit an application and current resume.
Photographer/Video Designer
Position description:
Capture the outdoor education experience on video and through photographs
Design a marketing display board for volunteer nature guides
Design a training video for volunteer nature guides
Specific skills or experiences needed:
Photographic skills
Design skills
Time requirements:
Varies
Internships may extend beyond one term and are offered fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Contact the organization at least 2 weeks before the time you wish to intern there. Submit an application and current resume.
Display Designer
Position description:
Design new, interactive natural history displays for the Arboretum Visitor Center
Create informational displays in the two kiosks on site
Specific skills or experiences needed:
Graphic design skills
Computer skills
Ability to draw is a plus!
Time requirements:
Varies
Internships may extend beyond one term and are offered fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Contact the organization at least 2 weeks before the time you wish to intern there. Submit an application and current resume.
Visitor Center Host
Position description:
Work in our Visitor Center
Sell books and other merchandise
Answer questions
Introduce the animal to curious visitors
Specific skills or experiences needed:
Interest in working with people
Time requirements:
A three-hour shift once a month April-October.
Internships are offered spring and summer terms.
Contact the organization at least 2 weeks before the time you wish to intern there. Submit an application and current resume.
Contact information:
Fran Rosenthal, Education Manager
541-747-1504
E-mail <mtpisgfr@efn.org>
34901 Frank Parrish Road
Eugene, OR 97405
Site Volunteer
Position description:
Help care for the Arboretum’s habitats, plant communities, and trails
Specific skills or experiences needed:
Willingness to work outside
Interest in new friends and old-fashioned work
Time requirements:
First and third Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Internships are offered fall, winter, spring, and summer terms.
Contact the organization at least 2 weeks before the time you wish to intern there. Submit an application and current resume.
Contact information:
Tom LoCascio, Site Manager
541-741-4110
34901 Frank Parrish Road
Eugene, OR 97405
2/2004
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