Earthplace’s Department of Nature Education and Conservation creates and maintains environmental exhibits targeting audiences of all ages, interpretive signage, along with other duties of gardens and grounds management, trail maintenance, environmental education, animal care, and visitor services.

Internship Assignment:
Learn to design and construct fun, dynamic exhibits and interpretive signage for all audiences. Additional assignments may include directive signage and Animal Hall signage, and maintenance of all exhibits, including outdoor exhibits.

Purpose:
The Department of Nature Education and Conservation oversees an indoor museum and play area, the demonstration gardens, and the Animal Hall. The Environmental Exhibit Intern helps engage visitors in educational signage while gaining hands-on experience and developing skills in visual design.

Roles of the Intern:
Review the current exhibits and determine their targeted audience;
Work with a naturalist to create a new exhibit;
Propose a new exhibit, research, design, and implement;
Share in responsibilities of materials preparation and maintenance:
Keep supply room organized and supplies clean;
Keep order in Collections Room;
Maintain exhibits and public learning spaces.

Candidate Background:
The candidate must be a college student studying in a field related to environmental education (i.e.- biology, wildlife biology, forestry, marine science, etc.).
The candidate must be motivated, diligent, and flexible. This position requires persistence and an ability to work independently, though under the guidance of the naturalist team.

Compensation:
This internship offers a stipend of $500 over 75 hours.
Earthplace does not supply room and board.