Summer Naturalist Intern

Summary

Each 12-week position will run approximately May 18 through August 14, 2026, and will offer opportunities to actively participate in environmental education (EE), public  information, nature interpretation activities and habitat management. The summer naturalist(s) may assume assigned tasks of increasing responsibility.

Essential Functions

Assist the staff naturalists with planning and conducting nature interpretation and environmental education program activities for a wide range of audiences; plan and conduct summer day camps; plan and conduct public education programs and special events; assist with nature center exhibit maintenance and animal care; assist with habitat management such as prairie shrub removal and trail work; participate with publicity and public informational activities as assigned; assist with nature center host duties as assigned; maintain working relationships with other employees, volunteers, and the public; and perform related tasks as assigned.

Shift: The summer naturalist(s) will work no more than 40 hours per work week (non-routine including some weekends, evenings, and holidays).

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• The applicant must possess a current, valid driver’s license; can get to and from the worksite;
•  Ability to use hand and small power tools and be physically able to work in extreme environmentally rigorous situations (heat, humidity, steep terrain). Applicants for hire must successfully pass background checks, physical exam and drug screening prior to employment.
• Applicants for hire must successfully pass background checks, physical exam and drug screening prior to employment. 

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

Woodbury County application, resume, and cover letter are required. (ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OTHERWISE THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED.)  Deadline for applications shall be: 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 or until position is filled.

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, the County will consider reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.