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Working with Student Interns. Johna Boulafentis Environmental Outreach Specialist Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality. Projects with interns. ITEP Student Summer Internship Wood Stove Study and Changeout Funded by Nez Perce Tribe & ITEP Short Internship Program Air Toxics and Health
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Working with Student Interns Johna Boulafentis Environmental Outreach Specialist Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality
Projects with interns • ITEP Student Summer Internship • Wood Stove Study and Changeout • Funded by Nez Perce Tribe & ITEP Short Internship Program • Air Toxics and Health • College intern • 4 high school project leaders
Intern proposal • Project is appropriate for an intern • Consider the skills and qualities you are seeking • Design a detailed project and multiple small tasks • Clear duties and expected results • Adequate time to complete project
Professional development • Continuous Communication • Discuss project, duties, and expected results • Professionalism and confidentiality • Communication
Professional development cont’ • Accountability/Responsibility • Report of activities • Evaluation of work
Professional development cont’ • Participation/Inclusion • Conference calls, meetings, workshops • Sufficient workspace
Beyond the office • New to your area • Help with housing and arrival logistics • Offer a welcome tour of the area • Introduce to coworkers & other interns • Take to cultural & local events • Share opportunities • Scholarships, internships, jobs
Lessons Learned • Exploration of intern’s interests. Can those be included or furthered? • Be clear how you wish a project to look or indicate that you are open to ideas • Check-ins are key. Discover progress/ challenges
Thank YOU! Johna Boulafentis Environmental Outreach Specialist ERWM Air Quality Nez Perce Tribe johnab@nezperce.org 208-843-7375 ext. 2367