Naturalists In Training Internship Program
Do you want…
To build valuable work skills?
To lead science activities for kids?
Field experience with conservation projects?
A stipend, experience, and mentoring?
Then join the Naturalists in Training!
What NITs Do:
The Naturalists in Training internship is a year-long program for high school students. Interns participate in training on natural history, conservation, science education, and use their knowledge and skills to work with museum visitors.
Participate in 2 required all-day training workshops.
Join ongoing training and enrichments throughout the summer and school year.
Obtain field experience with local community science programs.
Assist in one week of summer camp.
Help plan and lead science activities, art projects, games and more for one week of camp. Each NIT will be assigned to a different week.
Serve as a Naturalist in Training for 5 Museum shifts throughout the school year, like with Nature Exchange, Science Saturdays, and events.
Receive training from Museum educators plus mentoring, volunteer credits, and a stipend.
Gain new skills and experiences to add to a resume or college applications.
Who is a NIT?
Any current high school student (9th-12th grade) may apply.
A Naturalist in Training needs to enjoy working with children and the public, have an appreciation for science and nature, and be willing to learn new things.
NITs are required to follow safety safety guidelines (including COVID), show up on-time, and prepared for trainings and volunteer shifts.
NITs must be available for:
Two all-day trainings in late May/early June.
At least 1 week of summer camp (June - July).
Scheduled weekend volunteer shifts and enrichments throughout the school year (September - April).
How Do You Become a NIT?
Applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year are now closed.
We will open applications for the 2025-2026 internship in January 2025. If you would like to be alerted as soon as applications are open, leave your contact information with the form below.
Send any questions to Natalie at Johnston@PGMuseum.org. We look forward to hearing from you!