Education & Outreach Intern

About the Internship

This unique internship combines hands-on experience in nonprofit operations with wildlife education and community outreach. Interns will gain insight into how a nonprofit wildlife hospital operates while developing skills in animal husbandry, public education, and volunteer management.

Interns will:

• Learn the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit wildlife hospital.
• Learn species-specific information about native Florida wildlife and techniques for educating the public about wildlife conservation.
• Assist with the care, training, enrichment, and husbandry of educational ambassador animals.
• Participate in educational programs and outreach events at schools, festivals, scout meetings, retirement communities, and other public venues.
• Develop public speaking and curriculum design skills by creating and presenting educational programs to audiences ranging from small groups to more than 100 participants.
• Gain experience with volunteer management software systems.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences.
• Be proficient with computers, including email and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills Gained

By the end of the internship, participants will have developed practical experience in:

• Wildlife education and interpretation
• Public speaking and curriculum development
• Ambassador animal care and enrichment
• Professional communication and customer service
• Volunteer management
• Community outreach