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Walking Mountains · 2 days ago

Naturalist Intern (Summer and Summer/Fall)

Avon,CO,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$450/wk - $450/wk

Start in 2026 Spring

Walking Mountains is a nonprofit focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education. The Naturalist Intern will lead educational programs, operate nature centers, and develop skills in ecology and public speaking during a full-time, seasonal internship.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Participate in on-site, paid training prior to beginning internship responsibilities

Research, plan and facilitate lesson plans for all assigned programs

Provide visitors and programs participants with high-quality and positive educational experiences

Operate a variety of nature centers, including visitor services, exhibit maintenance, trail maintenance, program registration, and gift shop sales

Work with other staff to complete special projects that further the organization’s mission

Qualification

Natural science educationEnvironmental educationPublic speakingFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationSpanish languageTeamworkOrganizational skillsCreativity

Required

Age 21 or older with a valid driver's license and able to drive organizational vehicles to offsite locations

Completed at least three years of education towards a BA/BS degree in natural science, education, or an environmentally-related field, or equivalent experience

Enthusiasm for educating others about the natural environment and sustainability while expanding personal knowledge of Rocky Mountain ecology

Experience with formal or informal education of children and/or adults

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Current First Aid and CPR certifications

Able to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends)

Able to hike up to 3 miles, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and lift up to 50 pounds

Positive, self-motivated, organized, and creative individual who can work independently

Ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Walking Mountains hires friendly, energetic and professional people

Commitment to work through the stated seasonal end dates

Preferred

Completed undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent experience

Speaks Spanish

Has knowledge in the natural history of Colorado or the Rocky Mountains (flora, fauna, geology, etc.)

Benefits

Shared housing with individual bedroom in Avon, Colorado

Interpretive guide training and credit toward the Public Land Corps certification program for federal employment

Opportunity to apply for Winter Naturalist internship

Company

Walking Mountains

Walking Mountains is a leading environmental education organization that fosters stewardship and builds transformative partnerships across Eagle County, Colorado.

Founded in 1998