Environmental Education Internship

Trees For Tomorrow is offering two Environmental Education Internships for summer 2025 in Eagle River, WI. Interns will teach diverse age groups, manage live animals, and gain skills in environmental education. The internship includes hands-on experience with outdoor gear and professional development opportunities. Compensation includes a $3,000 scholarship, on-site housing, and meals. Applicants should be at least 18 years old with relevant education or experience.
Trees For Tomorrow (TFT), an accredited environmental education center, is pleased to offer 2 Environmental Education Internships for the summer of 2025. This program is an opportunity for interns to gain teaching experience while learning to work with group participants of all ages (from 3 yrs old to adults). Programs are taught both in a classroom and in the scenic outdoors of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Interns will be guided through learning how to develop, prepare for, and coordinate public environmental education programing as well as receive professional development opportunities in environmental science-related fields.

TFT’s programs often use equipment like canoes and items for archery so interns will be trained in how to use this gear and how to instruct others to use it. TFT programming also utilizes animal artifacts as well as live education animals which interns will be taught to manage and handle. This internship provides candidates the opportunity to learn from professional naturalists while getting the chance to live and work in a place that is typically a vacation destination for most.

Why Join Us?
• Teach kids (3-12) in summer day camps and visitors of all ages.
• Learn to manage live education animals, including handling and care.
• Gain skills in group management, lesson planning, and environmental science education.
• Work with cool gear like canoes, archery equipment, and animal artifacts.
• Be mentored by professional naturalists.

Internship Details
• Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025 (some flexibility available!)
• Hours: 40 hours/week, occasional evenings and weekends.
• Compensation: $3,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the internship & project + on-site housing + meals during programs.
• Positions Available: 2

What You’ll Gain
• Teaching experience with diverse audiences.
• Training in live animal care and handling.
• Leadership skills in outdoor and classroom settings.
• Professional development and career-boosting experience.
• A summer full of new friends, memories, and Northwoods adventures!

What We’re Looking For
• At least 18 years old with 2+ years of college completed in natural sciences, education, or related fields (or equivalent experience!).
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning about the natural world.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to hike 5 miles with a 20-lb pack.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Bonus (but not required): First Aid/CPR or Lifeguard certifications.

Perks
• Opportunity to earn college credit with support from our team to coordinate with your school!
• Walking distance to Eagle River’s charming downtown.
• Explore 1,300+ lakes in Vilas County and endless recreational activities.