Sustainability Internships

Internships

We offer internship opportunities to those seeking to gain experience or college credit in outreach and education-related fields with an emphasis in conservation and sustainability.

• EarthWays Sustainability Education Internship
  This paid summer intern assists sustainability education staff with implementation of sustainability education programs. Work projects will primarily focus on topics that include: waste and recycling, clean water, energy efficiency, and climate change. Interns will work with a variety of audiences including K–12 learners, educators, youth ages 16–20, and community partners. The intern will observe and learn about outdoor, experiential, and environmental/sustainability practices through hands-on experiences assisting with material preparation and program delivery for community and sustainability education programs, teacher professional development, youth environmental education workshops, and stewardship action projects. For more information, contact Maggie at mmccoy@mobot.org.
• Outdoor Youth Corps Internship
  This paid summer internship opportunity works up to 28 hours a week and usually lasts from late May to early August. The intern will assist sustainability education staff with the Outdoor Youth Corps (OYC) Summer Crew, a paid workforce and education program for 10 participants ages 16–20. Interns will observe and learn about outdoor, experiential, and environmental/sustainability practices through hands-on field work and assisting program staff with material preparation and educational activities. The application for this position is posted annually in March on the Garden's Job Search page. For more information on this internship contact Fletcher at mfletcher@mobot.org.
• EarthWays Energy Efficiency Programs/Sunflower+ Internship
  Assist in the management of our Energy Efficiency Programs as well as hands-on field experience in our Sunflower+ Project site in Old North.

When applications for internships are being accepted, the internship will be listed on the Garden's Job Search page. Search for "intern" in the search box.