RESIDENT FIELD EDUCATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Position Status: Fulltime Location: Puerto Peñasco, SON, Mexico (lodging provided, along with a monthly stipend) Start date: Spring 2012 End date: Summer 2013 Deadline to apply: April 30th 2012
CEDO, the Intercultural Center for the Studies of Deserts and Oceans, offers opportunities for recent graduates and professionals to advance their educational and professional goals by participating as a Field Education Intern in CEDOs ongoing education program and projects. This program combines the personal interests and talents of each participant with CEDOs needs, resulting in a meaningful contribution to research, education, and conservation efforts in the Upper Gulf of California and surrounding Sonoran Deserts region. CEDO was named Mexico's number one conservation organization for 2007 by the Mexican Government; received Mexicos Ecological Merit Award in 2009 (in recognition of Excellence in Environmental Education); and the Organization of Biological Field Stations 2010 Award for Human Diversity in Science Education. The Field Education Intern is a vital part of maintaining this tradition of excellence at CEDO. Interns will be engaged in full-time support of CEDOs field education program during their stay at CEDO. Flexibility in working hours is required as the intern schedule may vary tremendously from week to week. REQUIREMENTS: Spanish proficiency Undergraduate degree in Biology or Environmental Studies Experience in group management Experience in environmental education Experience in organizing and conducting outdoors activities Certification in first aid/wilderness response Flexibility in working hours Drivers license and driving experience of at least one year OTHER DESIRABLE QUALITIES: Experience as a naturalist guide Knowledge of the Gulf of California and Sonoran Desert Ecosystems Enthusiasm and teaching capacity Self-initiative Ability to work well in teams Knowledge of data analysis techniques Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe) RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Receiving and orienting groups who will be using the CEDO facility. Providing teaching services for academic (K-12 and higher education) and tourist groups in a variety of ecosystems (tide pools, desert, island, and estuary), developing and presenting slideshows, general Natural History talks, and other presentations. Help with various CEDO publications such as newsletters, brochures, or flyers. Organizing events such as eco-tours, beach clean-ups, intercultural exchanges, etc. Management of the Sea of Support, our on-going fundraiser. Visitor Center/Gift Shop support. Tourist and visitor relations. Track the education activities and keep the database of field station users updated. Reports would be required at the end of the year. Organize and conduct the Wet Feet Camp and Campamento Pies Mojados for American and Mexican children. Help to improve the facilities and exhibits for public educational use and develop educational materials as needed. Develop/promote interaction between CEDO and the American community in Peñasco, especially within Las Conchas. Provide assistance to other CEDO Education Projects. ACCOMMODATIONS: Interns will be provided with housing in the CEDO facility located in the Las Conchas housing development just east of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, which is 200 meters from the beach. The facility is equipped with dormitory-style accommodations, and the intern will be in the tower. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are available and shared with other long-term residents and volunteers, but towels and linens are not provided. No pets allowed. Additional guidelines will be given when application is accepted. Interns will receive a monthly stipend but are responsible for providing their own transportation and food. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a college degree in science, preferably marine biology or related field. This Internship position is being offered spring 2012 to July 2013. If you are interested in participating in the internship program, send the following by April 30th: -A letter of inquiry stating your professional interests. -Résumé. -Contact information for two references. By email to: r...@cedointercultural.org Or by regular mail to: CEDO Internship Program P.O. Box 44208 Tucson, AZ 85733 For more information, contact Rick Boyer (US 520-320-5473) or Paloma Valdivia (Mex. 638-382-0115). Additional information about CEDO is available at: www.cedointercultural.org
