Greenacres Foundation (GAF): 

Greenacres Foundation offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Our campuses are living classrooms, where programming can explore the natural environment, horsemanship, the arts, and generative agriculture. Whether it's an educational field trip, fun summer camps, farm-fresh products or events which blend learning and celebration, a quality experience awaits every guest. Our team at Greenacres is passionate and dedicated to our Mission and brings inspiration to all our endeavors. 

Our unwavering commitment shines through in how we embrace our values - Grace, Generative, Giving, Good Neighbor Policy, and Green. Our team always aims for excellence, prioritizing Quality, Quality, Quality (QQQ) in every endeavor. We thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork leads to achievements. More than a workplace, Greenacres is a career, a lifestyle and a place to wholeheartedly embrace the Mission and Values set forth by our visionary Founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Here, dedication isn't just a requirement; it's a way of life.

Summary:

The Greenacres Environment Education Department offers a paid internship program for one year, from August 2024 to August 2025. Each year we will have a cohort of interns who will work alongside the Greenacres Environment Educators to assist in all aspects of school field trips, after-school programs and summer camps including providing hands-on experiences in nature to local students and delivering high quality programming. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the Mission of Greenacres and our values while seeking to advance their knowledge as an Environment Educator (EE) Intern. Interns will be mentored and trained on environment interpretation skills as well as natural history knowledge and career prep in a non-profit. The EE Intern role is a position that will be based at one of our sites in Indian Hill or Milford. This position requires flexibility with schedules, programming, and occasional traveling between education sites in Milford, Indian Hill, Lewis Township, OH, and Oldenburg, IN.

 If you enjoy learning, collaborating with coworkers, and creating and delivering educational programming that gives students an exciting and enriching experience while using the forest, streams, ponds, and fields as your classroom, you might be a Greenacres person.

Please include a cover letter and resume with application.

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Science or Education.
• Passion for working with youth using hands-on activities in small-groups in an outdoor setting.
• Strong interest in gaining practical skills in non-traditional education and environment interpretation.
• Ability to move and work in a natural environment (i.e. field, forest, streams) under various weather conditions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to working independently as well as within a functional team and collaborative culture.
• Willingness to reach across education disciplines: Environment, Arts, Equine and Agriculture, to learn how our non-profit functions.
• Prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner. Interns must be prompt, responsible and focused.
• Presentation to staff of their teaching philosophy at the end of their internship.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week which would include occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test and fingerprint FBI background screen.
• Ability to work with both internal and external partners with the same or very different backgrounds to ensure that all who visit Greenacres get the highest quality experience that addresses their needs. 
• Ability to internalize and reflect our values

Why Choose Us?

As a company, we invest in our employees in all aspects of their life. We believe that the health and welfare of yourself and your family are very important. Listed below, you will find some of our top benefits and perks.

• Market Competitive Salary
• Employer funded Simplified Employee Pension Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Fun & Engaging Culture
• Ongoing training, education, and industry partnerships that allow you to be up to speed on the latest innovations, technologies and processes.

Greenacres Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.