Employer Holly Loscavio, Program Director, Dunwoody Nature Center Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Dunwoody Nature Center seeks a summer intern who wants hands-on experience in all aspects of running a successful non-profit; from marketing and programming, to accounting, database management and working with volunteers. Intern will work primarily with the summer camp staff helping in the day-to-day activities and management of the summer camp program. The intern will have the opportunity to manage the aftercare program and earn extra income. Working with a small, dedicated staff, you’ll gain knowledge and training in the various components that make our community based non-profit work. Help us achieve our mission of inspiring the love of nature and cultivating environmental awareness and understanding. DetailsHours per week: 40Employment Dates: May 27 – August 8, 2025. These dates are flexible to accommodate return to school dates.ResponsibilitiesWork with the programming staff to plan and implement summer programming (primarily summer camp & Butterfly Experience) at the Dunwoody Nature Center Campus and the Island Ford CampusAssist in the coordination of the Junior Counselor teenage volunteer programDocument through photography and social media, the summer camp experienceHelp increase public awareness of the Dunwoody Nature Center and its programsWork with all staff members to offer support in all areas of the nonprofit organizationPlan and lead the Adventure Club after-care program for campers in rising K-5th grade, will be paid an hourly rate of $16 per hour for this program. QualificationsCurrent college student or recent graduate with background in Environmental Science, Education, Nonprofit Administration, or other related fieldExperience and comfort working with elementary age children and leading youth education programsExcellent writing, research, computer and data analysis skillsGood interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team settingCompensationStipend of $2000 total to be paid in two installments; $1000 at mid-point and $1000 at end of internship Reviews/FeedbackThe intern, Dunwoody Nature Center staff, and the University faculty advisor (if applicable) will collaborate to set expectations for this internship and evaluate the intern’s work. Student is responsible for negotiations with University faculty if academic credit is desired Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Georgia 30338 Salary: $2000 paid in two installments, opportunities for additional salary in working our after camp program, hourly rate of $16 per hour applies to after care program only. Job Benefits: Major Areas of LearningOpportunity to investigate best practices in non-profit operations and programmingExperience developing and implementing summer camp programmingImmersion into the realities in non-profit administrationPractice working in a team environmentResponsibility for critical aspects of special event managementContribution to analysis of outcomes measurement Application Deadline: Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:00pm
