Current Jobs and Internships in Environmental Education
& Interpretation

The following is a list of current job opportunities in wildlife education, environmental education, and interpretation sent to the College of Natural Resources. Experience is the number one characteristic employers are looking for when hiring in this field. These opportunities build off your college coursework, providing the real life experience needed to find a job after graduation.

If you are an employer and would like to post an opening on this site, please send the job description to schmeeckle@uwsp.edu.

What is the Pathways Program? (this has now replaced STEP and SCEP)
What are AmeriCorps positions?
What is the Student Conservation Association?
Where can I find other job listings?

Posted 1/15/2026

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Summer Environmental Education Intern	LTE-Internship	The Ridges Sanctuary	Baileys Harbor, WI	Apply Now
Summer Environmental Education Internship	LTE-Internship	Wehr Nature Center	Franklin, WI	Apply Now
Environmental Education Summer Camp Intern	LTE-Internship	Riveredge Nature Center	Saukville, WI	Apply Now
Peninsula, Newport and Rock Island State Parks - Seasonal LTE Opportunities	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Ellison Bay; Fish Creek; Washington, WI	January 20
Natural Resources Educator	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Ellison Bay; Fish Creek; Washington, WI	January 20
Summer Naturalist	LTE-Internship	Cable Natural History Museum	Cable, WI	January 17
Human Dimensions Research Scientist	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Madison, WI	January 19
Science Instructor	Part-time	Annis Water Resource Institute at Grand Valley State University	Muskegon, MI	Apply Now
Black River State Forest - Seasonal LTE Opportunities	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Black River Falls, WI	February 9
Mirror Lake and Rocky Arbor State Parks - Seasonal LTE Opportunities	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Wisconsin Dells; Baraboo, WI	February 3
Summer Naturalist Corps	LTE-Internship	Minnesota DNR	Minnesota	Apply Now
Naturalist - Internship	LTE-Internship	Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center	Girdwood, AK	January 31
Naturalist - Seasonal	LTE	Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center	Girdwood, AK	Apply Now
Naturalist Fellowship	LTE	Dodge Nature Center	West St. Paul, MN	January 30
High Cliff State Park - Seasonal LTE Opportunities	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Sherwood, WI	February 26
Seasonal Naturalist Internship	LTE-Internship	Clay County Conservation Board	Spencer, IA	March 2
Development and Communications Manager	Part-time	Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Monona, WI	January 26
Counselor/Naturalist	LTE	Central Wisconsin Environmental Station/UWSP	Amherst Junction, WI	Apply Now
Camp Programs Assistant Lead Counselor	LTE	Brookfield Zoo Chicago	Brookfield, IL	Apply Now
Substitute Camp Counselor	LTE	Brookfield Zoo Chicago	Brookfield, IL	Apply Now
Camp Programs Counselor	LTE	Brookfield Zoo Chicago	Brookfield, IL	Apply Now
Gov Thompson State Park - Seasonal LTE Opportunities	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Crivitz, WI	January 26
Naturalist Intern	LTE	Walking Mountains Science Center	Avon, CO	February 1
Lakeshore and Havenwoods State Parks - Seasonal LTE Opportunities	LTE	Wisconsin DNR	Milwaukee, WI	February 10
Recreation Assistant	LTE-Americorps	Wisconsin Conservation Corps	Watersmeet, MI	Apply Now
"Wetland Science in a Modern World" Residential Summer Research Experience Internship	LTE-Internship	National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and NSF	East Alton, IL	February 13
Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader (Summer)	LTE	McHenry County Conservation District	Woodstock, IL	Apply Now
Summer Camp Positions	LTE	Camp Fire	Excelsior, MN	Apply Now
Conservation District Seasonal Staff	LTE	Washtenaw County Conservation District	Ann Arbor, MI	February 13
Nature Day Camp Specialist	LTE	Grand Traverse Conservation District	Traverse City, MI	Apply Now
Michigan Sea Grant Environmental Internship	LTE-Internship	Michigan Sea Grant	Michigan	January 31
Seasonal Naturalist and Counselor Positions	LTE	Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center	Finland, MN	Apply Now
Environmental Education Internship	LTE-Internship	Hartley Nature Center	Duluth, MN	Apply Now
Summer Positions	LTE	Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center	Lanesboro, MN	Apply Now
Educational Coordinator	LTE	American Bear Association	Orr, MN	Apply Now
Summer Internship	LTE-Internship	American Bear Association	Orr, MN	Apply Now
Environmental Education Summer Intern	LTE-Internship	Woodland Dunes Nature Center	Two Rivers, WI	January 30
Community Programs Intern	LTE-Internship	Mississippi Park Connection	Saint Paul, MN	March 1
Seasonal Internship	LTE-Internship	Raptor Education Group, Inc.	Antigo, WI	Apply Now
Naturalist Intern	LTE-Internship	Camp Tapawingo	Mishicot, WI	Apply Now
2026 Summer Internships	LTE-Internship	Wild Rivers Conservancy	Osceola, WI	February 6
Kirtland's Warbler Tour Guide	LTE	Michigan Audubon	Grayling, MI	February 28
Environmental Education Internship	LTE-Internship	Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve	Huron, OH	February 7
Community Engagement Coordinator	Part-time	Kalamazoo River Watershed Council	Kalamazoo, MI	Apply Now
Food Education Intern	LTE-Internship	Matthew 25	Cedar Rapids, IA	February 9
One-Year Internships & Two-Year Apprenticeships	LTE-Internship	Minnesota Valley Trust	Bloomington, MN	February 1
Environmental Education Intern	LTE-Internship	Bubolz Nature Preserve	Appleton, WI	March 15
Assistant Guide/Guide Substitute	Part-time	Humble Oak Living Forest School	East Troy, WI	Apply Now
Conservation Education Naturalist Internship	LTE-Internship	International Crane Foundation	Baraboo, WI	Apply Now

Full time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Fellowship Program Coordinator	Full Time	The Aldo Leopold Foundation	Baraboo, WI	Apply Now
Digital Media Supervisor	Full Time	The Wildcat Sanctuary	Sandstone, MN	Apply Now
Education and Outreach Coordinator	Full Time	Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District	Sault Ste. Marie, MI	January 30
Event/Marketing Coordinator	Full Time	Bubolz Nature Preserve	Appleton, WI	Apply Now
Community Engagement Manager	Full Time	Clean River Partners	Saint Paul, MN	Apply Now
Naturalist - Education Specialist	Full Time	Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center	Girdwood, AK	Apply Now

Posted 12/17/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Nature Center Assistant	LTE	North Lakeland Discovery Center	Manitowish Waters, WI	Apply Now
Visitor Services & Biology Intern	LTE-Internship	Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge, McGregor District	Prairie du Chien, WI	January 14

Full time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Assistant Farm Manager - Troy Farm	Full Time	Rooted	Madison, WI	Apply Now
Camp Helen Brachman Director	Full Time	COA Youth & Family Centers	Almond, WI	Apply Now

Posted 12/3/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Graduate Assistant in Environmental Education/Interpretation	LTE - Graduate Assistantship	Schmeeckle Reserve - UWSP	Stevens Point, WI	Apply Now
Graduate Assistant in Environmental Education	LTE - Graduate Assistantship	Central Wisconsin Environmental Station - UWSP	Stevens Point, WI	March 1
Future Leaders Program Fellowship	LTE - Fellowship	Aldo Leopold Foundation	Baraboo, WI	February 1
Environmental Education Fellowship	LTE - Fellowship	Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center	Sandstone, MN	May 1
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Internship	LTE - Internship	Northwoods Wildlife Center	Minocqua, WI	February 15
Summer Camp Counselor	LTE	Swift Nature Camp	Minong, WI	Apply Now
Agrisolar Intern (UWSP Students Only)	LTE	KEEP - Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program	Stevens Point, WI	Apply Now

Posted 11/20/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Curatorial Research Internship	LTE - Internship	The Dennos Museum Center	Traverse City, MI	March 1

Posted 11/12/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Museum Gift Shop & Outreach Assistant	Part-time	Olson Museum of Natural History - UWSP	Stevens Point, WI	Apply Now
Exhibit Diver	Part-time	Greater Cleveland Aquarium	Cleveland, OH	Apply Now

Full time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Digital Media Coordinator	Full Time	Greater Cleveland Aquarium	Cleveland, OH	Apply Now

Posted 10/22/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Adventure Tour Guide	LTE	Door County Adventure Center	Sturgeon Bay, WI	Apply Now
Visitor Services - Gardens & Grounds	LTE - Americorps	The Nature Place	La Crosse, WI	Apply Now
Community Program Educator	LTE - Americorps	The Nature Place	La Crosse, WI	Apply Now

Full time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Development Director	Full Time	Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve	Two Rivers, WI	Apply Now

Posted 6/19/2025

Full time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Outdoor Science Instructor	Full Time	High Trails Outdoor Science School	Angelus Oaks, CA	July 6

Posted 6/3/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Teacher-Naturalist	Part-time	The Connecticut Audubon Society	Connecticut	Apply now
Science Education Apprentice	LTE - Internship	Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve - University of Minnesota	East Bethel, MN	Apply now

Posted 2/27/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Environmental Educator	LTE	Deep Portage Learning Center	Hackensack, MN	Apply now

Posted 2/13/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Lead Instructor for School Outreach	LTE	Human Nature School	Traverse City, MI	Apply now

Posted 1/18/2025

Limited term/Part-time positions:

Job Title	Job Type	Organization	Location	Application Due
Wild Rehabilition Intern	LTE - Internship	Wild Instincts	Rhinelander, WI	Apply now
Instructor Naturalist/Mentor	LTE	Green River Preserve	Cedar Mountain, NC	Apply now
Outdoor Program Instructor	LTE	Sierra Nevada Journeys	Portola, CA	Apply now
Education Specialist - Insect Discovery Lab	Part-time	SaveNature.Org	San Francisco, CA	Apply now

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Current Jobs and Internships in Environmental Education & Interpretation

Current Jobs and Internships in Environmental Education
& Interpretation