Internships

Job Summary

Naturalist Interns work a minimum of 20 hours/week for 10 weeks under the supervision of the Director/Naturalist. Experience will include teaching, field work, buildings and grounds maintenance and writing for the BNC newsletter.

Job Duties

• Assist with environmental educational programs for organized groups and the general public

• Coordinate and lead the summer VolunTeen program

• Participate in conservation projects

• Help with maintenance of grounds and trails

• Clean and maintain nature center aquariums and terrariums

• Staff building on assigned Saturdays

• Attend BNC Annual Board Meeting

• Write a minimum of one article for the BNC quarterly newsletter

• Identify and complete one independent project in specific area of interest

Minimum Skills

• High school graduate with a desire to work in environmental education or outdoor recreation

• Ability to pass background check

• Ability to work well both independently and with a group

• Experience teaching or supervising children

• Ability to present in front of an audience

• General knowledge of native flora and fauna

Compensation

• $10.00/hour

• Training in environmental education techniques, conservation projects and native plant and animal identification

• Flexible work schedule

How to Apply

Brillion Nature Center employs one Summer Naturalist Intern each year. Candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Brillion Nature Center, PO Box 85, Brillion, WI 54110 or louie@brillionnaturecenter.net.