Intern, Summer Nature Camp

The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is seeking two interns to assist with our summer nature day camp for elementary school-aged children called “Becoming Outdoor Smart in Summer” (BOSS). This program introduces students to conservation and biodiversity through 9 weekly meetings focusing on different groups of species from trees to birds, frogs, snakes, and insects. BOSS is geared towards students entering 4th-6th grade in Fall 2025. The intern will both develop and administer programming. 

The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is a Non-profit organization based at the 259-acre Bengal Wildlife Preserve in Bath, MI. The MWC’s mission is to restore and conserve fish, wildlife, and habitat throughout the state and teach others to do the same. This intern will report to the Director of Wildlife Programs, and will be based at the MWC headquarters in Bath, MI. The intern will also be involved in identification, mapping, and control of invasive plants, and collection of ecological data on all taxa from plants to amphibians and wildlife.

Ideal interns will be local to Central Michigan throughout the summer and will be able to provide their own transportation to the Bengel Wildlife Center: 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath MI 48808. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for anyone that wants to develop skills as a naturalist while teaching and learning in a hands-on, outdoor setting. 

We are looking for candidates that are:

-Self-motivated and independent

-Experienced with or want to gain experience educating children 

-Curious about ecology and willing to learn new skills

-Pursuing a degree in environmental sciences, biology, sustainability, childhood education, or related field