2025 Environmental Intern (Fall) - Military veterans preferred

Date Posted: 2025-04-14
Company: University of Kentucky
Job Category: Other

Salary Range: /yr
Types of Work:
  employee   contract

Location:
City: Lexington
State: Kentucky
Zip code: 40502
Country: United States

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title2025 Environmental Intern (Fall)Requisition NumberDU13109Department Name81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONSWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$1450 per month + housingType of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

High School/GED

Required Related Experience

At least 6 months experience with Extension, a University or related environmental
education experience.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Applicant must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, be available to work long hours in a
noisy environment, work in outside/hot/cold conditions, and be on feet for long periods of time.

Shift

Days and evenings Monday through Friday. Internship opportunities range in length
during the time frame of August 2025 and November 2025.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include working with school age youth in the following areas:
develop and teach hands-on environmental education classes, lead recreational
games, campfires, singing, night hikes or other activities that convey the value if the
natural environment. Interns will select an environmental project approved by their
on-site supervisor and which is an area of interest to the student. They will conduct
research and develop the project into a written plan.

Internships available at JM Feltner 4-H Camp (London, Kentucky), West Kentucky 4-
H Camp (Dawson Springs, Kentucky), Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp (Jabez,
Kentucky), and North Central 4-H Camp (Carlisle, Kentucky).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience

College work toward a degree in some aspect of Environmental education or related
field.

Deadline to Apply09/01/2025Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years experience (paid or non-paid) do you have in environmental education?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 year, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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