SERC Education Internship

Organization

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Job Posted

June 17, 2025

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Smithsonian Environmental Education Center

Careers

Contact Name

Karen McDonald

Contact Email

McDonaldK@si.edu

Location

Edgewater, MD
United States
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking two full-time college-level or graduate-level Environmental Education Interns for Fall 2025. They will support educational programs for K-12 schools, for field trips, teacher professional development, and animal care. Training in interpretation, group management, biophobia, and natural history will be provided.

Summary

Help deliver educational programs to K-12 students. Teach about the Chesapeake Bay and SERC research. Other duties will include working with volunteers, providing life support and maintenance to aquaria fish and turtles, supporting teacher professional development workshops, and cleaning and upkeep of program equipment.

Interns must complete an independent project. This will be on a topic that is mutually agreeable.

This is an 11-week (August 27 - November 10, 2025), full-time internship with two Saturdays required.

Link to internship posting on SERC website: Environmental Education Intern (Fall 2025) (2) | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

How to Apply: Email a resume and three references to Karen McDonald (McDonaldK@si.edu).

Deadline: Open until filled.


 

Compensation Information

Salary: $650 per week plus housing