North Carolina State University · 1 month ago
Temporary Summer Education Intern
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hr
Start in 2026 SpringNorth Carolina State University is home to the JC Raulston Arboretum, a public garden dedicated to education and community engagement. The education intern will assist in developing educational programs, leading tours, and working with children in summer camps, providing a valuable teaching experience in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Responsibilities
Creating garden education experiences for visitors
Helping facilitate online educational programs
Organizing large events
Leading tours for small groups of students
Assisting the children’s programs
Creating and delivering science-based lessons to homeschoolers, youth groups and local families
Working alongside a certified teacher in the summer camp program
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a four-year degree program, preferably majoring in education, extension education or plant-related sciences
Experience working in a teaching, mentoring or camp setting
Creative, energetic personality with joyful, sincere interest in working in an outdoor setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and solid interpersonal skills
Must be able to work effectively as part of the Education Team including the Children's Program and Summer Camp team
Physical ability to lift materials (bins of program materials, art supplies, plants and soil, water cooler, etc) and operate garden equipment
Ability to pass a background check prior to hiring
CPR /First Aid certified or ability to be certified
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience in a greenhouse, garden center or public garden and/or coursework in botany or other plant related sciences
Ability to engage children and/or adults in learning activities, follow curriculum and create organized activities for adults, children and youth
Knowledge in graphic design, marketing, social media and photo sharing
Multilingual or ability to translate communication and educational materials to Spanish
Benefits
Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
Enhance your career with LEAD courses
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare discounts
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (134)
2023 (164)
2022 (106)
2021 (90)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
Recent News
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