Year-Long Education Internship

Organization

Delaware Nature Society

Job Posted

July 23, 2026

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Link to apply

Contact Name

Katie Fisher

Contact Email

katie.fisher@delnature.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Hockessin, DE
United States
Full time, 9 month seasonal, position based out of Delaware Nature Society Headquarters at the Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, Delaware. Interns assist with scheduling, planning, preparation, coordination, and delivery of education programs for school and group audiences, public education programs, events, and summer camps. Provides general care for live animal collection and helps maintain education materials and equipment.This position works a varied schedule of days, evenings and weekends.

Summary

  • Develop, support, and teach education programs for the general public and school and group audiences including field study, overnight, outreach, after school, and public programs at Ashland Nature Center, DuPont Environmental Education Center, DelNature Preserves and other sites. 
  • Help with program preparation and care and maintenance of program materials and equipment. Assist with scheduling and  coordination of programs as needed.   
  • Assist with summer camp planning and hiring.
  • Create interactive displays and exhibits to boost visitor experiences.
  • Assist with day-to-day care of live animal collection at Ashland Nature Center.
  • Assist in developing content for DelNature communications, publications, and social media.
  • Provide support for site safety and security at Ashland Nature Center and other functions described in Intern/Staff House       Ensure all DelNature policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols, are implemented, and always enforced.
  • Promote & support DelNature’s mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of audiences. 
  • Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or leadership staff.
  • Complete a capstone project and participate in professional development opportunities throughout the year


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Compensation Information

$16/hr