Naturalist Intern

About this opportunity

Position Overview: A Naturalist Intern’s primary responsibility is assisting and supporting the year-round education team in all interpretation, educational programming, and tours both on and off site. This position is designed for the college student or recent graduate interested in working in this field whether or not their current degree path is directly related. In this position interns will have the opportunity to learn and gain skills relative to position duties. This position will also be trained on animal care duties and procedures. Applications are due January 31st and will be considered on a rolling basis prior to that. To apply email resume, cover letter, and three professional references with phone and email contact. View the full position description on our website. Position Duties: • Interpretation and Education • Perform daily talks about AWCC and Alaska wildlife to a diverse audience of guests • Conduct daily walking tours that often include animal interactions • Be a step on guide for coaches driving through AWCC • Provide informal interpretation at set stations or while walking through of the facility • Give animal presentations to school groups and private groups • Provide interpretation and facilitate positive guest experience at information stations • Prepare interpretive program outlines for presentation to the public and AWCC staff • Facilitate animal interactions with porcupine, Sitka black-tailed deer, reindeer, moose, and other animals • Facilitate p