Nature Net Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining or increasing Nature Net’s social media presence with timely, entertaining, and educational posts.
• Collecting input from Nature Net members and organizing content for various outreach projects–mailings, newsletters, social media, etc.
• Researching and preparing content for monthly and seasonal e-newsletters, events calendars, and webpages.
• Maintaining and updating the Nature Net website - using WordPress to update content for accuracy and relevancy, and increasing SEO.
• Assisting Nature Net staff in preparing for and staffing outreach events as they arise. 
• Assisting Nature Net staff with regular administrative duties as needed.
• Presenting your own projects or ideas for consideration - make it yours!  

More About Us 

For over twenty years, Nature Net has been connecting children, families and educators to nature through hands-on, outdoor learning and exploration across south central Wisconsin and beyond. Nature Net’s network of nature centers, parks, and museums works together to ensure school-age children are exposed to the best possible environmental education experiences.

We do this through a variety of programs, including Nature Express funding for school/nature projects, Nature Passport journal and adventure guide, online resources, and monthly blog posts. 

Nature Net is a program of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and as such is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and serving a more diverse staff and community, and qualified applicants of under-represented backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.

More About You 

• Committed and reliable: you are a junior, senior or recent graduate who has the time and organizational skills to reliably dedicate time to Nature Net.
• Friendly and warm: you are cheerful, positive and have an open attitude. You are able to interact with the public of all ages, and will collaborate well with our fun and committed staff. 
• Communicator: you have great communication skills, both oral and written.
• Environmentalist: you have a demonstrated interest in building a connection with Earth and helping others to cultivate their own connections. A major in environmental studies or related field is not required.
• Technologically adept: you have basic computer skills and can either work with or easily learn to use WordPress, Canva, Mail Chimp, and various social media platforms.
• Independent: you can take direction from leadership but then work independently to manage projects and your time. 

Apply! 

Individuals interested in applying for this position should:

1. Fill out this online form (in lieu of a cover letter) 
2. Send your resume and 1-3 references to: 

Betsy Parker, Nature Net Director - info@naturenet.org  

Application Timeline

• Currently accepting applications for Summer 2024
• Accepting applications: now through April 12th
• Interviews and reference checks conducted through April 23rd
• Ideal start date: Mid-May