Nonprofit
Summer Environmental Education Internship
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Description
Interested in a challenging, rewarding, and flexible job outdoors this summer? Do you enjoy working
with children of all ages exploring wild places, doing “hands-on” environmental education, and having
great outdoor camp adventures? This could be the job for you!
About Our Camp
Nature Forward (formerly Audubon Naturalist Society) seeks highly motivated and creative individuals
for the 2025 Camp Woodend season. This summer, Camp Woodend will offer day programs for
children ages 5–17, with a focus on ages 5–10. Camp is based at our 40–acre nature sanctuary in Chevy
Chase, MD. Nature Forward provides a dynamic work environment with friendly, creative, and
knowledgeable staff. Take a look at our camp website at https://natureforward.org/program/summer-camps/ to see what we are all about.
General Schedule and Position Descriptions
Interns assist teachers/naturalists with lessons, games, and hikes and, through a gradual schedule, will
plan and lead lessons on their own by the end of the summer. This is a 10-week, full-time summer
internship starting on June 9 and ending on August 15. Nine positions are available. We provide a
$540 stipend per week. NO ON-SITE HOUSING.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience working with children.
- Basic knowledge of natural history/biology.
- Must enjoy working outside.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification (provided by Nature Forward).
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate student in a related field of study.
- Past camp experience.
How to Apply
E-mail cover letter and resume (with references) to Brenna Houck, Youth Programs Director at
brenna.houck@natureforward.org in a single email using the subject line “Internship Application – [Full
Name]”.
Interviews and the hiring process will begin as resumes are received and will continue until the
positions are filled. For questions, email brenna.houck@natureforward.org.
Employment is contingent upon a successful FBI and state background check. Nature Forward is an
equal-opportunity employer
Interested in a challenging, rewarding, and flexible job outdoors this summer? Do you enjoy working
with children of all ages exploring wild places, doing “hands-on” environmental education, and having
great outdoor camp adventures? This could be the job for you!
About Our Camp
Nature Forward (formerly Audubon Naturalist Society) seeks highly motivated and creative individuals
for the 2025 Camp Woodend season. This summer, Camp Woodend will offer day programs for
children ages 5–17, with a focus on ages 5–10. Camp is based at our 40–acre nature sanctuary in Chevy
Chase, MD. Nature Forward provides a dynamic work environment with friendly, creative, and
knowledgeable staff. Take a look at our camp website at https://natureforward.org/program/summer-camps/ to see what we are all about.
General Schedule and Position Descriptions
Interns assist teachers/naturalists with lessons, games, and hikes and, through a gradual schedule, will
plan and lead lessons on their own by…
Location
How to Apply
How to Apply
E-mail cover letter and resume (with references) to Brenna Houck, Youth Programs Director at
brenna.houck@natureforward.org in a single email using the subject line “Internship Application – [Full
Name]”.
How to Apply
E-mail cover letter and resume (with references) to Brenna Houck, Youth Programs Director at
brenna.houck@natureforward.org in a single email using the subject line…
