Internships at Dodge Nature Center
Part-time and full-time seasonal internships (10-12+ weeks in duration) at Dodge Nature Center's 300-acre nature preserve are available in the following areas:
Environmental Education (Four seasons)
Naturalist interns receive training to teach environmental education classes to students and visitors, prepare educational curriculum, provide animal care to herptiles and raptors and assist with crops, bee keeping, maple syruping and taxidermy.
Preschool Education (Four seasons)
An internship at Dodge Nature Preschool offers an opportunity to experience our nature-based approach to the education of young children. Interns will work directly with our staff and students.
Internship responsibilities include: assisting teachers in carrying out our educational program, interacting with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process, preparing and caring for the classroom environment and preschool grounds. Interns will be invited to attend staff meetings and collaborate with members of the teaching team.
Preschool interns are encouraged to bring their own interests, skills, and talents into the classroom such as specialized knowledge of the natural world or the ability to play an instrument. Interns will also be asked to work on special projects over the course of their internship including documenting children’s work through photographs and videotaping.
To apply for an internship at the preschool or for more information please e-mail Joey Schoen.
Development and Marketing (Four seasons)
Development and marketing interns help create various marketing and public relations materials, assist with the coordination of special events and programs, and assist in aspects of fundraising.
Agriculture/Horticulture (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Farm interns gain experience in sustainable agriculture and horticulture, assisting with the daily care of our diverse farm animal population, preparation of bedding plants and planting, care and harvest of field crops. Additionally, interns work in the nature center's gardens and assist in apiary care and maintenance.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
- TJ Yocum
- Dodge Nature Center
365 W. Marie Ave
West St. Paul, MN 55118 - 651.789.5211
- 651.455.2575 (FAX)
- Email TJ
