Employment

LOCATION: Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport, IA 52802

REPORTS TO: Research Coordinator 

HOURS OF POSITION: The Intern will work 24 hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30am-4:30pm for up to 13 weeks during the summer. Occasional evening or Saturday work may be necessary depending on the student’s project. Research internships may be extended on a case by case basis. 

SALARY: $17/hour

DATE REVISED: December 2024

TERM: May - August 2025

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

• Get dirty and gain hands-on experience performing research.

• Contribute to ongoing research projects or submit project ideas of your own.

• Research includes monitoring populations of turtles, bats, and birds; telemetry and GPS tracking studies of endangered species; native prairie and pollinator surveys; water quality; and more.

• Collect data and create a poster to communicate your results.

• Improve your skills reading and writing scientific literature.

• Include your research experience on your resume.

• Potential college credit may be available.

• To learn more about The EARTh Center, click here.

QUALIFICATIONS: Student must be enrolled at a two-year community or tribal college and majoring in STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, or Mathematics). High school seniors or four-year college students who are enrolled in at least one course at a two-year institution may also apply. College GPA must be 2.5 or greater.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and three references to james@nahantmarsh.org no later than 2/28/2025.

LOCATION: Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport, IA 52802

REPORTS TO: Research Coordinator 

HOURS OF POSITION: The Intern will work up to 16 hours per week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am-4:30pm for up to 13 weeks during the summer. Occasional evening or Saturday work may be necessary depending on the student’s project. Research internships may be extended on a case by case basis. 

SALARY: $16/hour

DATE REVISED: December 2024

TERM: May - August 2025

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

• Get dirty and gain hands-on experience performing research.

• Contribute to ongoing research projects or submit project ideas of your own.

• Research includes monitoring populations of turtles, bats, and birds; telemetry and GPS tracking studies of endangered species; native prairie and pollinator surveys; water quality; and more.

• Collect data and create a poster to communicate your results.

• Improve your skills reading and writing scientific literature.

• Include your research experience on your resume.

• Potential college credit may be available.

• To learn more about the LSAMP IINSPIRE Program, click here.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Graduating high school seniors and current college students that meet the following criteria may apply:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Minimum college GPA of 2.5 or high school GPA of 2.7

• Major in a STEM discipline

• Member of an underrepresented group, including Black or African-Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islander.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and three references to james@nahantmarsh.org no later than 2/28/2025.

We are seeking a highly motivated and outgoing person with a background in youth services, natural resources, biology, parks and recreation, or community organizing, administration, or communications. As an AmeriCoprs Summer Educator serving at Nahant Marsh Education Center you are a part of a statewide service network that brings exciting and educational experience to all Iowa Youth!

Term Enrollment and Completion Dates: May 15-August 30, 2025

Term: The member will serve a minimum of 300 hours during the term. Upon completion of the hours, members will receive an education award of $1,565,08. Hours must be completed by the end of the term. 

Hours are typically Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm with occasional Saturdays, and evenings. The member will serve approx. 25-30 hours per week. 

Living Stipend: $3,932 to be distributed bi-weekly over the term of service. 

Under the supervision and guidance of the host-site supervisor, members will:

• Develop new program activities for public programs that target youth and families 
• Deliver new interactive nature-based activities for outreach programs like expos and fairs.
• Coordinate with the staff naturalists and AmeriCorps members to plan and conduct summer day camps. 
• Assist with education center maintenance. 
• Engage with visitors to the education center and provide interpretation on the Center’s displays, trails, and amenities. 
• Receive hands-on training and participate in professional development. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Creativity and Innovation
• Dependability and Follow-Through
• Energetic and Fast-Paced Work Style
• Outdoor Endurance
• Positive Attitude and Resilience
• Child-Friendly Approach
• Strong Work Ethic
• Interpersonal Skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field
• First AID/CPR Certification (can be obtained)

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Certify that they have or will obtain the diploma/GED 
• Be 17 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit)
• Have reliable transportation
• Pass a national service criminal history check prior to the first day of service
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident

To apply, email resume and cover letter by February 16, 2024 to: 

Amy Loving, Director of Education

amy@nahantmarsh.org