College Internship Opportunity

Alabama Nature Center | Millbrook, Alabama

Gain Real-World Experience in Environmental Education & Conservation

Are you looking for an internship that gets you outdoors while building valuable career skills? The Alabama Nature Center is seeking motivated college students for an internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in environmental education and conservation.

Whether you are pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, education, communications, recreation, forestry, wildlife management, or a related field, this internship offers opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while making a positive impact on Alabama’s natural resources.

What You’ll Do

Intern responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with environmental education programs for students and community groups
• Helping maintain trails and outdoor learning spaces
• Assisting with wildlife and habitat projects, including surveys
• Creating educational materials and social media content
• Caring for resident education animals

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, hands-on experience in conservation and environmental education
• Professional mentoring from experienced staff
• Leadership and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse audiences
• Networking opportunities with conservation professionals
• Resume-building experience for graduate school or future careers
• College credit (if approved by your college or university)

Ideal Candidates

We are looking for students who are:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university
• Passionate about nature, conservation, and environmental education
• Dependable, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with people of all ages

Internship Details

Location: Alabama Nature Center, Millbrook, Alabama

Compensation: Unpaid

Schedule: Flexible based on academic requirements and organizational needs

College Credit: May be available through your academic institution

Season: Spring, Summer or Fall

Why the Alabama Nature Center?

The Alabama Nature Center provides one of the state’s premier outdoor classrooms, inspiring people of all ages to discover, appreciate, understand, and care for Alabama’s natural world. As an intern, you will become part of a team dedicated to conservation, education, and connecting communities with nature. Take your classroom learning into the field and build experience that will prepare you for a career in environmental science, education, conservation, or natural resource management.

Apply Today!

Before applying, contact your college internship advisor to discuss whether you and our organization meet the criteria for an internship. To apply, email your resume and a cover letter that explains why you are applying for an internship at the Alabama Nature Center. For questions, email Hollie Terry at hterry@alabamawildlife.org