Summer Education Internship

Organization

Delaware Nature Society

Job Posted

January 15, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Katie Fisher

Contact Email

katie.fisher@delnature.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Hockessin, DE
United States
Spend a summer in nature at DelNature! Help children discover the magic of the natural world at summer camp! Join our teaching team for our twelve, week-long summer camp programs. Camps run June 8 - August 28, 2026.

Summary

The Summer Internship is a 12-week employment located at DelNature’s Ashland Nature Center or Coverdale Farm Preserve. Summer Interns (Interns) support the effective delivery of educational lessons and activities for children ages 4 to 15 during week-long summer camp programs. Interns participate in 1 week of training and rotate through various summer camp duties. Duties include assisting with or leading camps for ages 4 - 15, leading extended care activities, and assisting camp leadership in day-to-day operations. Interns will have the opportunity to develop and lead programs and assist in traveling adventure camps. Summer Education Interns are paid hourly (pay rate dependent on qualifications) for the 12-week term position divided into twice-monthly payments with all required federal and state taxes withheld. All summer interns will need to enter hours for their training and camp work weeks using the Paycom payroll system. Paycom training will be provided.

This position reports to: Education/Site Coordinator at assigned site.

Start Date: May 31st, 2026

End Date: August 28, 2026

Apply: https://delawarenaturesociety.org/about/job-opportunities/ 

Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society (DelNature) is a state-wide, non-profit organization that aspires to be inclusive and multicultural, celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity. 

Compensation Information

Starting hourly rate - $16.00. This is a seasonal position ending in August. Summer Camp Interns are paid hourly for the seasonal position divided into twice-monthly payments with all required federal and state taxes withheld. Camp staff are required to take a 30-minute unpaid meal break daily.

Interns may utilize shared DelNature housing if needed and available and live outside the local area.