Internship Programs Assistant

Classification: Part Time: Non-Exempt 

Reports to: Senior Manager of Internship Programs

Salary Range: $21-23 hourly

Start/End Date: April - August2026

Summary/Objective
Environment for the Americas (EFTA) is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado. EFTA works to connect diverse people to conservation through education and outreach, meaningful work experience, and international partnerships. Our Internship Programs are an important example of how we accomplish this goal. We work with underrepresented youth across the country and federal and non-governmental agencies to provide internship opportunities. These intensive experiences introduce participants to important job skills and provide opportunities to work side-by-side with biologists, educators, researchers, historians, and other professionals at national parks, wildlife refuges, and other natural areas across the country. 

The Internship Program Assistant would assist in the coordination and facilitation of internship programs including the Fish & Feathers and Latino Heritage Internship Program and individual placement internships. Internship Program Assistants work closely with Internship Programs leads and managers to ensure interns needs are met and ultimately have positive rewarding experiences. The incumbent will have the opportunity to meet and work with a wide range of partners and be part of a diverse team. Opportunities for growth are available and the opportunity for a full-time salaried position may become available based on funding and experience. 

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate internship training and workshops including the Fish and Feathers training in Estes Park , Colorado (May 11- 16) and the virtual Latino Heritage Internship Program Career & Leadership Workshop.

• Assist interns in Colorado bird identification during the Fish and Feathers training.

• Participate in intern check-in and may communicate with interns throughout the internship 

• Review interns blogs, social media content, and other intern deliverables

• Attend internship programs and staff meetings both virtual and in-person

• Assist with securing housing and purchasing flights for interns.

• Assist lead and managers in visiting interns at participating sites.

• Assist with the logistics of trainings and workshops including driving a passenger van, picking up food, set -up and clean-up.

• Assist with internship program office tasks including inventory and packaging of uniforms and program materials out of the Boulder office.

Qualifications

• Must be available May 6 -18th for prepping and facilitating the Fish & Feathers training 
• Capable of using binoculars and avian field guides and teaching others.
• Has good communication skills, both written and verbal, is a proactive communicator and organized individual.
• Possesses good computer skills including Google platforms, Excell, and Powerpoint.
• Has the ability to travel to program sites and events.
• Has a valid driver’s license and has the ability to drive rental vans;
• Interest in birds or fishing is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in fieldwork, environmental education/interpretation, natural resource management, conservation, and/or communications is a plus.
• Familiarity with Wordpress is desirable.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting out of Boulder. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds and to bend and stand as necessary.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours a week during Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand. 

Travel

Up to 5% travel. Some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Employee must be authorized to work in the United States and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Salary : $21 - $23