Internship and fellowship information
We hire interns seasonally for a variety of programs at our three locations: The Avon Tang Campus, Vail Nature Center and Nature Discovery Center. See below for more information about the Graduate Fellowship program, summer and winter internship opportunities, naturalist programs, sustainability internship programs and more.
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Opportunities for Interns and Graduate Fellows
Foley Graduate Fellowship in Natural Science Education
This multi-faceted graduate fellowship is a full-time, 2-year and 3-month Master’s program where fellows earn their M.A. in Natural Science Education. This position focuses on K-12 field science education, leadership, and helping to grow a reputable nonprofit organization. Fellows are responsible for serving the organization with a personal commitment to awakening a sense of wonder and inspiring environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
Program start date at the end of May and completion date at the end of July or mid-August.
Applications are accepted from September to mid-November of each year.
Naturalist Internships
Naturalist Interns staff nature centers and lead environmental education and interpretive programs throughout the Eagle River Valley. This is a full-time, seasonal professional growth position where Naturalists develop skills and knowledge in Rocky Mountain ecology, environmental education, interpretation, public speaking, and community conservation efforts. Naturalists receive NAI’s Certified Interpretive Guide training and other professional development opportunities as part of this position.
This internship runs from the end of May to early September or end of October
Applications are considered on a rolling basis with review deadlines in early February & early March of each year
Sustainability Internships
Sustainability Interns gain new skills in environmental sustainability while providing education and outreach in the local community. Interns will gain hands-on outreach skills in fostering sustainable behaviors while also gaining valuable experience learning how mountain communities, governments, and businesses are taking action and monitoring their environmental impacts. The experiential learning focuses heavily on “Zero Waste” recycling and waste diversion; in addition, there are potential opportunities within the Sustainability Department in the following programs:
This internship runs from the end of May to early October
Applications are considered on a rolling basis with review deadlines in early February & early March of each year
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