Jill Abrahamson Memorial Environmental Education InternshipArchbold Station
Jill Abrahamson Memorial Environmental Education Internship
Internship • Archbold Station
Internship Period: 34 weeks, Dec 1, 2025 – July 24, 2026 Last Date to Apply: 10/22/2025
Join Our Education Team at Archbold Biological Station
Make a meaningful impact by communicating science and fostering a deep connection to nature for both children and adults in the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The Jill Abrahamson Environmental Education Internship at Archbold Biological Station in Venus, Florida offers a unique opportunity to:
Engage underserved communities in South Central Florida through inclusive and accessible programming.
Grow professionally with hands-on skill-building, mentorship from experienced educators, and real-world teaching experiences.
Participate in a state-wide environmental education conference, expanding your network and knowledge in the field.
Whether you're passionate about conservation, education, or community outreach, this internship is designed to empower emerging educators and help them become leaders in environmental stewardship.
Archbold Internships are unpaid appointments without an entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship. Interns are not entitled to either minimum wage or overtime pay under the Department of Labor FLSA Rule. Please review the Archbold Intership Policy or reach out to our Human Resource Department for more information. Interns are required to perform tasks in various conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Hands on training and working hours, are as advertised. As an unpaid Post-Baccalaureate, Jill Abrahamson Memorial Environmental Education Intern, Archbold will provide you with the following allowances:
💵 Expense Stipend
Standard Weeks: $530 paid bi-weekly
Camp Weeks: Increased to $930 paid bi-weekly
Tax Note: Subject to self-employment tax
🕒 Paid Time Off (PTO)
Accrual: 2 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Availability: Front-loaded and accessible upon appointment
performing animal care (snakes) duties and developing an independent education project.
Unique Field Experience & Recreation Opportunities Interns have the option to receive fire training from a certified trainer and actively participate in prescribed burns, gaining hands-on experience in land management and conservation practices. During personal time, interns are welcome to explore our expansive preserve lands, which include access to a private lake perfect for quiet reflection or outdoor recreation. Additionally, interns are invited to accompany researchers into the field, offering rare opportunities to observe and learn about Florida’s iconic wildlife and ecosystems, including:
🌱 Endangered plant species
🐢 Gopher Tortoises
🐦 Florida Scrub-Jays
Qualifications:
College degree, preferably with experience in wildlife biology, natural resources, ecology, environmental education, or other related fields
Comfortable with being outdoors in the Florida heat, alongside biting insects, mosquitoes, and ticks
Strong interpersonal communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point)
Spanish language skills a plus
Able to lift up to 40 lbs
First Aid and CPR certification is desirable
Possess valid drivers’ license with good driving record as determined by Archbold’s insurance carrier.
Level 2 - Criminal background check is required
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and email contacts for two references. Please note that Archbold Expeditions Inc. is an E-Verify employer. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, as we are unable to sponsor work visas for international candidates.
Archbold is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. Archbold will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and stands proud of its collaborative culture.
Archbold's mission is to build and share the scientific knowledge needed to protect the life, lands, and waters of Florida, and beyond. Archbold’s footprint encompasses the ancient scrub habitats of the Lake Wales Ridge; the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape; the vast, open ranchlands of Central Florida; and the many waterways that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and then drain to the coasts, touching the lives of millions of Floridians. Archbold studies and protects these natural wonders as ecosystems: as complex networks shaped by measurable natural processes. Our dozens of research sites encompass the pristine sand dunes of the Lake Wales Ridge; the ranchlands and wetlands that make up much of Central Florida; and the rivers that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and beyond.
Today Archbold stewards a rich mosaic of natural habitats, native ecosystems, working lands, and historic buildings at Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch. The Station and the Ranch serve as the place-based crucible for our innovative science, conservation, and education programs. These draw from a long, deep history, dating back from our beginnings, founded by Richard Archbold in 1941.
