Wolf Educator Intern Year-long

Position: Wolf Educator Intern – Year-long term

Location: International Wolf Center, Ely, Minnesota

Duration: August 3, 2026 – August 29, 2027 (dates may be somewhat flexible to accommodate academic calendars and programming needs)

Hours:40+ hours per week including work on evenings, weekends, and holidays

Stipend: $2,000 per month (does not include housing)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct wolf education and natural history programs for the public and groups
• Teach large and small groups as well as answer wolf and natural history questions from visitors
• Lead interpretive hikes and field trips
• Assist in program development for people of all ages
• Respond to wolf information inquiries by phone and e-mail
• Create projects for the education department as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• Please note: Due to the nature of our socialized pack, interns do not have direct contact with ambassador wolves.

Benefits:

• Naturalist, environmental education, and wolf behavior training opportunities
• Discounts on International Wolf Center merchandise
• Free year of membership to the International Wolf Center following the internship

Qualifications:

• BS/ BA or three years’ coursework in environmental education or related field
• Teaching experience / experience working with the public
• English language fluency and effective communications skills in working with people of all ages
• High level of self-motivation and enthusiasm
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required and valid driver’s license required
• Authorization to work in the United States required

Application Procedure: Application materials may be downloaded from our web site at www.wolf.org/about-us/internships/. You can also request application materials by writing Internships, International Wolf Center, 1396 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731-8129. For inquiries, please email mwitt@wolf.org or call (218) 504-5174. 

Closing Date: March 23, 2026 or until filled