Discovery Center Summer Internship
- 40971 Hwy 38/North Shore Dr
- Fawnskin, California 92333
- Location: Big Bear Discovery Center
The Southern California Mountains Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes connecting communities to our public lands is the key to their survival. We achieve our mission through seven programs: (1) Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire, (2) Big Bear Discovery Center, (3) Off-Highway Vehicles, (4) Fire Lookouts, (5) National Children’s Forest/Great Seeds Restoration, (6) Music in the Mountains and (7) Big Bear Trails.
Introduction to the Discovery Center
Opened in 1998, the Big Bear Discovery Center is the largest visitor center in the Big Bear Valley. Stop by and be one of the more than 190,000 yearly visitors to experience exhibits, weekly programs, eco-tours. Enjoy special events like outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.
Job Description
The Southern California Mountains Foundation is hiring for 4 seasonal summer intern/corpsmember positions at the Big Bear Discovery Center. This is a training position that gives young individuals ages 18 to 26 the opportunity to engage directly with forest visitors, provide interpretive education programs and lead groups. Specifically this position is responsible for providing summer interpretive programs and visitor information services at the Big Bear Discovery Center located in Fawnskin, CA. Intern is responsible for leading nature walks, hiking tours, campfire programs and other interpretive programs for the public. Position will also work directly with staff, and volunteers. The Intern will operate the POS system at the visitor center front desk and be responsible for maintaining stock in the gift store.