Rogers Environmental Interpretation Institute

Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne, NY, is pleased to offer interested individuals a program called the Rogers Environmental Interpretation Institute (REII). Rogers Center is located in rural, central New York, roughly halfway between Utica and Binghamton on New York State Route 80, 1 mile west of Route 12 intersection.

winter ecology lesson with children

Program description:

A four week mini-internship of intensive environmental and natural history study, including interpretive techniques, use of environmental and nature related activities and activity guides, an overview of environmental literature, and the opportunity to observe and teach classes to elementary school students.

Spring session runs four weeks, mid-May to mid-June. Winter session runs three weeks in January. Work days are 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays and evenings possible.

gain experience working with all ages

Benefits:

Gain skills as an environmental educator who can spread the conservation message
Become more sensitive to ecological issues which can result in more informed and responsible decision making at the personal, community, and statewide level
Become familiar with the natural history of New York State for professional background and personal enjoyment
Familiarity with the functions and responsibilities of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and career possibilities within the DEC
Career exploration opportunity for individuals interested in environmental and nature related occupations

Qualifications:

College students and graduates interested in exploring an outdoor education or environmental education career. A maximum of four to six participants will be selected for the program each session.

hands-on experience

Stipend/ Costs:

There is no stipend available. There is no fee for participation, unless college credit is desired. Graduate or Undergraduate credit available through SUNY Cortland or your school if we can make arrangements. If interested in getting credit, you must apply to the REII program at least two months in advance of the semester in which you desire credit. In which case, tuition is paid to SUNY Cortland or your school.

your home-away-from-home while at Rogers

Housing:

A large old house shared by program participants contains a large living room, kitchen and meeting space, as well as four bedrooms having one or two beds in each. Two full baths and a washer and dryer located in residence. Linens and towels are not provided. You provide your own groceries and prepare your own meals in the residence's kitchen.

For more information and to apply:

make lasting connections in the environmental education field

Rogers Environmental Education Center
2721 State Hwy 80
Sherburne NY 13460
phone: 607-674-4017

email: rogers@gw.dec.state.ny.us
(Please put "REII" in the subject line of the email.)

or download the REII application and return it to the address at the end of the application. You can fill out this PDF application online but you must print and mail it to Rogers EEC at the address above.