Internships

Our internship program offers a unique hands-on learning opportunity in a beautiful setting. All interns have direct contact with our visitors and have the opportunity to educate in a non-formal environment. While assisting the Butterfly House staff, interns will do a project related to their area that is beneficial to the intern and the Butterfly House. All internships are part time and unpaid.

Basic internship requirements: 

  • 140-hour minimum commitment (will adjust to meet school requirements)
  • Related coursework or experience in area of internship
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • High school seniors entering college in the fall are accepted on a case-by-case basis

Internships are available in most areas and are available year round. Applications must be received six weeks prior to proposed start date.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept international interns.

Please select from the following list to learn about our intern opportunities:

        Education
        Guest and Volunteer Services
        Horticulture
        Insect Keeper
        Special Events

Apply for an Internship

Download the internship application

To apply for an internship, please submit cover letter and resume to butterflyhouse@mobot.org.

We are not able to accept international interns.

Applications must be received six weeks prior to proposed start date. 

Application Dates and Deadlines
Internship Dates
3 1/2 months in length

Summer: May - Mid-August (application deadline: March 1)
Fall: September - mid-December (application deadline: July 15)
Spring: Mid-January - April (application deadline: November 15)
 

Internship Questions

If you have questions about an internship, please contact:

Curtis Parsons
(314) 577-0870
cparsons@mobot.org