Education Outreach Intern
Valley Water | San Jose, CA
Open Date: 09/04/2020
Close Date: 09/11/2020
Position Description
Valley Water’s Office of Civic Engagement is seeking college-level interns eager to work alongside the Education Outreach team to deliver dynamic, hands-on lessons to K-12 students.
Each year, Education Outreach engages over 15,000 students, teachers and members of the public in learning about water and Valley Water’s role in Santa Clara County. Our classroom and tour programs engage students in hands-on learning to promote water conservation, watershed stewardship, pollution reduction and flood awareness.
To learn more about the Education Outreach program visit our Learning Center at www.valleywater.org
EDUCATION OUTREACH RESPONSIBILITIES
• Present lessons to all grade levels K-12
• Assist with preparation, distribution and upkeep of
Education Outreach materials
• Support programs and presentations for educators,
libraries, youth groups and summer camps
• Outreach to schools and development of new
programming and teaching materials
Position Qualifications
DESIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
• Teaching or coaching experience working with youth
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interest in community engagement and public service
• Bilingual skills a plus
REQUIREMENTS
• Be enrolled in at least 6-9 units per semester/quarter in an educational institution
• Be able to work a minimum of 3 days a week with core hours of 8:00 – 12:00 (average 15-20 hours/week)
• DMV/T.B. test/Fingerprinting clearance