This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, Florida Park Service
Position Type
Naturalist interns are considered volunteers for the Florida Park Service. Internship Credits can be earned during this internship position based on attendance. A bi-weekly stipend of $450.00 is provided for recent graduate interns. On-site housing may also be provided.
Position description
At the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park (MBSP), Spring Internship positions are offered that provide the opportunity to gain invaluable professional development and real-world experiences for students or recent graduates who are pursuing or have earned a degree in environmental education, biological sciences, and other related fields.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park was established in 1989 as the only state park in Palm Beach County. The State Park was established to protect a diverse and undisturbed subtropical coastal habitat from development.
Interns at MacArthur Beach will be provided opportunities to learn and gain experience in their fields of interest, which can include environmental education, park administration, communications and social media, invasive species management, citizen science studies, animal care, and much more.
Internship experiences can include:
- Mentoring by a professional in your field of interest
- Best practices for environmental education and working with children ages 6-17
- An understanding of coastal ecosystems
- Learning about park interpretation and interpreting for the public
- Participating in park citizen science programs
- An understanding of nonprofit organizations and state park management
- Opportunities to work alongside State Park Rangers and Park Management
Requirements
- Good academic standing at a College/University with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must be able to work at least 20 hours/week
Start Date
January 10, 2024
End Date
May 3, 2024 (flexible)
Deadline to Apply
November 20, 2023
Location
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408
To apply:
Email your application, cover letter, and resume to Sarah Norton at sarah@macarthurbeach.org
Contact
Sarah Norton, sarah@macarthurbeach.org