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Job Type:<\/strong> Paid Internship Join our team of awesome Outdoor Educators and Interns who put their values into action every day!\u00a0 If you\u2019re taking a gap year or need an internship to fulfill college major requirements, our supervised Outdoor Education Internships can be your ticket to success!<\/p>\n ECHO HILL OUTDOOR SCHOOL<\/strong>\u00a0(www.ehos.org), located on Maryland\u2019s scenic Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, has been providing residential learning experiences for over 50 years designed to introduce and acclimate children to the outdoors and foster respect for and awareness of themselves, each other and their environment. Course areas include: Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay conducted on historic work boats, Swamp Ecology including Swamp Canoe and Swamp Walks; Group and Individual Development on our low and high element challenge course; Outdoor Skills in classes like Orienteering and Survival; and History and the Human Environment with classes such as Early American Studies and the \u201cMystery Tour\u201d, an exploration of the cultural and historical landscape of Kent County.<\/p>\n The program is flexible so as to meet the needs of a wide range of students, typically 3rd through 9th grade, from both public and private schools as well as college students and adults of all ages.<\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/u>\u00a0include:\u00a0<\/strong>assisting and\/or co-teaching instructional courses with experienced staff, creation and implementation of new curriculum ideas, overnight tent or dormitory duty for groups, supervision of students, and assisting with special programs and events.<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/u> Individuals pursuing careers in the areas of education, recreation, and other related work are encouraged to apply. Experience working with and relating to children and people of all ages is extremely beneficial. We are seeking motivated, energetic individuals with creativity, commitment and a passion for the outdoors.<\/p>\n Benefits<\/strong>:<\/u>\u00a0Full room and board is a condition of this residential position. A weekly stipend is included along with use of the school\u2019s natural setting and facilities during personal time.<\/p>\n Deadline:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>Applications are welcome year round. Primary starting dates are in March, June and late August.<\/p>\n To Apply: Sara Vogel, Internship Coordinator
Salary Details:<\/strong> Paid stipend plus housing and meals provided
Deadline:<\/strong> Aug 21, 2023<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding experience, please send cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and two telephone reference contacts to:<\/p>\n
Betsy Z. McCown, Associate Director
jobs@ehos.org<\/a>\u00a0
Echo Hill Outdoor School
13655 Bloomingneck Road
Worton, Maryland 21678
(410)-348-5880<\/p>\n