Environmental Education Intern-Cape Henlopen State Park

Share your enthusiasm and joy of cultural history and nature with the public and children at this lively state park.  You will lead nature-based public programs daily, group programs as scheduled, assist with day camp programs and provide customer service at the Seaside Nature Center.  The internship provides the candidate with nature-based interpretive experience, public speaking practice and hands-on experience in environmental education programming.  In addition, interns may have the opportunity to plan and develop youth environmental education programs.

Interns will also participate in intern-wide professional development activities and experiential learning opportunities that may require them to be off-site or away from their placement. Each intern will complete a personalized “demonstration of learning” project. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns will present their projects during a poster session for peers and Delaware State Parks staff.

Location                               Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE 

                                                https://destateparks.com/Beaches/CapeHenlopen

Term of Service                  

Preferred Start – May 19, 2026 (Flexible)

Preferred End – August 15, 2026 (Flexible)

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting public and group programs, focusing on interpretation and environmental education of the natural history of Cape Henlopen (marine biology, coastal ecology, botany, etc.) *Involves preparation, clean-up and may help with planning of programs
• Assists with daily care and maintenance of aquariums and live animal specimens as directed 
• Assists with various tasks to enhance and promote Cape Henlopen State Park’s interpretative plan, including roving interpretation, helping at the front desk, answering phones, and light maintenance duties
• May assist with day camp programs (summer) as needed
• Will involve working a minimum of one weekend day and/or one evening a week 
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• An interest in environment, education or environmental interpretation
• Willing to study and learn Delaware natural history
• Prepared to work in hot, humid conditions
• Willing to get wet and muddy and work with live animals
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse public and speak publicly in front of groups or audiences 
• Public speaking experience (or comfort learning)
• Professional appearance and demeanor, responsible and trustworthy
• Pleasant and personable, enjoys people, good customer service skills
• Works well independently or as a cooperative, contributory team member
• Able to assist with both Indoor and outdoor programs
• Able to stand for long periods, lift 20 pounds from crouching position, and walk 2 miles
• Performs duties in compliance with Division and Park Customer Service Guidelines and Safety Guidelines
• Knowledge of natural history, ecology, cultural history, environmental education and/or biology preferred
• Experience teaching and working with children and/or interpretation with public groups preferred