Title: Delaware Watershed Fellowship 2022 at Independence Seaport Museum
Hours: Fellows will serve 35-40 hrs./week for 12 weeks June – August.
Compensation: $15.50/hour
Description: Independence Seaport Museum is a member of the Alliance for Watershed Education, (AWE), a coalition of 23 environmental education centers focused on constituency building and stewardship of the Delaware River Watershed. Centers in the Alliance are connected by the Circuit Trails, the regional trail network of multi-use bike/pedestrian trails and waterways (rivers, streams, creeks.) The Alliance seeks to hire young people at each center, for a 12-week summer fellowship designed to advance the collective impact across the watershed. Watershed Fellows will engage the community through our expanded public docks and Floating Wetlands while working with high school aged River Ambassadors. Fellows will develop on-water and dock-side interpretation and programs relating to wetland plants and restoration, native mussel species, and highlighting the Delaware River in this urban setting.
Qualifications:
- Age 18+ by June 6, 2022 start date.
- A background in environmental education is not required.
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance required.
- Must be people oriented, have a team-focused attitude, and the ability to professionally represent Independence Seaport Museum and the Alliance for Watershed Education to the public.
- Basic computer skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to engage with the public.
- Occasional weekend hours, both inside and outside the museum in all weather, required.
- Patience and attention to detail.
- Experience operating rowboats, kayaks, and other small boats preferred.
- Willingness to walk and hike trails, and work in environments with mud, etc.
- Proficient with public transportation if needed
Essential Duties:
- Fellows must participate in a 3 day watershed education training, at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (overnight, June 15-17.) http://www.peec.org/ (Depending on current Covid limitations some or all of this training may take place virtually.)
- Fellows will help their host Center lead programs and activities, whether in-person or virtually, for community members and visitors to their site.
- Fellows will attend virtual webinars as well as in-person meetings with Fellows from other AWE Centers.
- Fellows will be paired with a mentor from across the Alliance for Watershed Education. Fellows will check in with their mentors approximately twice a month for a 1 hour call.
- With guidance from their supervisor and mentor, Fellows will focus their efforts on a specific capstone project and present their work at the end-of-program Summit event (August 19).
- Fellows must participate in a 3 day watershed education training, at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (overnight, June 15-17.) http://www.peec.org/ (Depending on current Covid limitations some or all of this training may take place virtually.)
- Fellows will help their host Center lead programs and activities, whether in-person or virtually, for community members and visitors to their site.
- Fellows will attend virtual webinars as well as in-person meetings with Fellows from other AWE Centers.
- Fellows will be paired with a mentor from across the Alliance for Watershed Education. Fellows will check in with their mentors approximately twice a month for a 1 hour call.
- With guidance from their supervisor and mentor, Fellows will focus their efforts on a specific capstone project and present their work at the end-of-program Summit event (August 19).
- Engage communities at Independence Seaport Museum and the Delaware watershed through stewardship, education, recreation and civic engagement.
- Assist with high school aged River Ambassadors on field trips, outreach programs, and day to day tasks.
- Fellow will engage the public regarding the Delaware River Watershed and site-specific environmental features, such as the Floating Wetlands.
- Assist with dockside related programming and events.
- Fellows will monitor and document River Alive! and Citizen Science Lab activity, gathering data on guest and River Ambassador experience, knowledge and daily observation.
- Research and design activities and informational material that would enhance the museum and an audience of all ages.
- Support education staff with water-based events, such as Walnut2Walnut
- Assist with daily maintenance, including around the River Alive! gallery, office tasks and education dock, as needed.
To apply:
Send a brief cover letter and your resume in an e-mail to Alexis Cabrera, Youth Programs Supervisor at acabrera@phillyseaport.org. No phone calls.
Independence Seaport Museum deepens the appreciation, understanding and experience of the Philadelphia region’s waterways through history, science, art and community. For more information, please visit phillyseaport.org.
Location: Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106. The Museum is easily accessible by public transportation and nearby parking.