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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

*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 :)

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Environmental Education Internship Dates:

🌸 Spring Env. Ed. Internship

🌞 Summer Env. Ed. Internship

🍂Fall Env. Ed. Internship

Eligibility:

Qualifications:

Interest in environmental education, science communication, and wildlife care
Attention to detail, punctuality, initiative and a strong desire to learn
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Highly self-motivated
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
College degree or current college enrollment is not required. We welcome non-traditional interns! Students may be eligible to receive academic credit for this internship.

Compensation, Required Hours & Training:

This is an unpaid internship
Summer Internships are Full-Time and required to work 40 hours per week in five 8-hour shifts
Spring & Fall Internships can be Part-time or Full-Time (minimum of 24 hours /week)
- Priority is given to full time applicants
There is mandatory training the first week of each internship session and we ask that schedules remain open during this time.
Students: Check with your career center or internship advisor to see if internship grants are available!

To Apply:

Please fill the application form. We require a resume and 3 reference contacts for all applicants.

If you have any questions, please contact our Intern Coordinator at intern@thecenterforwildlife.org