Environmental Education Internship
The Center for Wildlife’s Environmental Education Internships are unpaid, immersive learning opportunities for anyone interested in education, science communication, nature-based learning, public outreach, and/or the care of disabled wildlife living in sanctuary. This position is an exciting pathway to careers in Conservation Sciences such as outdoor leadership, animal care, conservation biology, community outreach and education.
Interns learn by working alongside our Education & Outreach Team, which consists of 4 fabulous humans and over 2 dozen wild, non-releasable birds, mammals, reptiles! Environmental Education (EE) Interns have the opportunity to change the world each day by connecting community members of all ages with the natural world via our educational programs, connections with animal ambassadors, and learning on our 30-acre campus in the Agamenticus Conservation Region of Southern Maine.
Core Components of CFW’s Environmental Education Internships:
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Animal Care & Handling: EE Interns learn how to properly care for and handle many of our non-releasable animal ambassadors for programs and events. Interns are heavily involved in the daily care of our ambassador animals. They learn about behavior, nutrition, enclosure maintenance and design, and enrichment.
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Programming & Special Events: EE Interns are trained on how to bpth support and independently run education and outreach programs both on campus and in the community. Interns are encouraged to use their creativity to help design and support our monthly special events as well.
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Cross-Internship Learning: To gain even more well-rounded skills, EE Interns may occasionally join the Wildlife Care Interns in the clinic for professional workshops and skills labs, and have full access to our library and campus. We're a community of lifelong learners.
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All-Team Support: EE Interns are expected to work alongside our clinic staff, apprentices, and volunteers. Volunteers and interns work together to help support staff in animal care, educational programming and daily operations. Many of our volunteers have been with us for a long time and have a diverse background of experience and knowledge!
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*Summer Interns - Camp Support Staff: Summer EE Interns play a key role in supporting our popular summer day camps - which blend ecology, wildlife science, animal care, arts and nature-based play. Interns take turns working with Summer Camp leaders in the field and classroom each week. You're never too old for summer camp :)
2027 internship applications will open November 2nd
Seasonal Internship Dates & Info
2027 Internship Dates
🌸 Spring Env. Ed. Internship (8 wks): application deadline = February 7th, 2027
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Start date: April 6th | End date: May 28th
🌞 Summer Env. Ed. Internship (10 wks): application deadline = April 11th, 2027
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Start date: June 14th | End date: August 21st
Eligibility:
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Personal transportation is required
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We welcome non-traditional interns! Having a college degree or being enrolled as a college student is not required.
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Interest in environmental education, science communication, and/or wildlife care
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Attention to detail, punctuality, initiative and a strong desire to learn are required
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Highly self-motivated people preferred
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic
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Tetanus vaccination required
Compensation, Required Hours & Training:
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This is an unpaid nternship
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Summer Internships are Full-Time and required to work 40 hours per week in five 8-hour shifts
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Spring & Fall Internships can be Part-time or Full-Time (minimum of 24 hours /week)
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Priority is given to full time applicants
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There is mandatory training the first week of each internship session and we ask that schedules remain open during this time.
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Students: Check with your career center or internship advisor to see if internship grants are available!
If you have any questions, please contact our Intern Coordinator at intern@thecenterforwildlife.org
