Environmental Education Intern

Environmental Education Interns work side by side with our Naturalist teaching staff to deliver educational lessons and activities for children ranging from toddlers to 12 years old during week-long summer camp programs and family classes. Interns participate in 1 week of training and rotate through various summer camp duties for 10 weeks. We believe nature is the best classroom, so we deliver hands-on lessons in an outdoor, natural environment. Our educational programs are fun, creative, innovative, and we hold our content and program delivery to the highest standards. All instructors must have the ability to engage and direct kids in a variety of settings and group sizes, while clearly explaining science and conservation topics. Equally important is a passion for sparking curiosity, modeling enthusiasm, and inspiring a lifelong appreciation of environmental stewardship. 

About the Arboretum
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages, and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and sanctuary for native plants and animals. Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, this 155-acre urban nature sanctuary encourages visitors to slow down and enjoy the natural world. One of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas, the Arboretum proudly welcomes over 10,000 school children and 600,000 visitors annually. 

Please see https://houstonarboretum.org/employment-opportunities/ for details.

How to apply:

Submit the documents below to Education Director, Tiffany Ritter, at tritter@houstonarboretum.org. Please send as PDF files and title all documents with your first and last name.

• Official Transcripts
• One page resume with work history, relevant coursework, and any other relevant information
• One page cover letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this opportunity and what experiences you hope to achieve through the internship
• At least 2 professional or educational recommendations