The Center for Wildlife’s Environmental Education Internship is an unpaid learning opportunity for those interested in science communication, nature-based learning, public outreach, and 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, outreach and education. ​In some cases, you may be eligible to receive college credit for this internship.

Interns learn by working alongside our Education & Outreach Team, which consists of 4 fabulous humans and 24 wild, non-releasable birds, mammals, and 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 the Environmental Education Internship include animal care and handling with many of our animal ambassadors and learning how to lead education and outreach programs from planning to execution. Intern daily responsibilities are primarily focused on supporting and leading programs, preparing and delivering food for our ambassadors, cleaning enclosures, and the upkeep of our Nature Center. Center for Wildlife’s internships include access to many resources and training, including our memberships, library, and in-house workshops. EE Interns learn about animal behavior, nutrition, enclosure maintenance and design, and enrichment.

Full-time interns are required to work 40 hours per week in five 8-hour shifts, and part-time interns work a minimum of 24-hours with schedules set based on availability and clinic needs. This may include weekend shifts, as that is when the majority of our programs occur. There is mandatory training and workshops the first week of the internship and we ask that schedules remain open for this time.