Job Opportunities and Internships
Do you have a passion for wildlife, the environment, and the outdoors?
We provide a positive and supportive working environment to enable our team to grow, learn, and have a career doing what they love. Join our dedicated team of professionals who work closely together to achieve our important mission to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world, and our vision of being the premier environmental site in the region.
Job Opportunities
There no available openings at this time.
Internships
Interns gain practical learning experience and knowledge, work with professionals, and achieve personal growth toward educational and professional career goals. The Science Center offers one Animal Care Internship, two Education Program Internships, one Nature Day Camp Internship, one Development and Communications Internship, and one Volunteer Program Internship each summer.
Animal Care Intern
The Animal Care internship is an opportunity to learn and grow while gaining experience in native wild animal husbandry. The Animal Care Intern assists staff with all aspects of caring for the Science Center’s animal ambassadors. The Animal Care Intern also gains experience with interpretation by presenting Up Close to Animals programs about native New Hampshire wildlife.
Internship Experiences
- Animal observations and record keeping
- Animal handling, capture and restraint
- Proper diet preparation and distribution
- General husbandry of animal and keeper areas
- Proper Association of Zoos and Aquariums protocols, policies, and procedures
- Animal training and enrichment
- Basic avian wildlife rehabilitation
- Training in environmental education and interpretation techniques
- Opportunity to receive First Aid/CPR certification
- Present Up Close to Animals – short, live animal presentations in trailside amphitheater
- Assisting with special events, and additional duties as assigned
- Complete a final project in animal training or enrichment under the guidance of animal care staff
Requirements
- College junior/senior status or graduate student with a major in biology, zoology, natural sciences, or related field
- Enthusiasm, motivation, strong time management, and a desire to work with people and animals
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and volunteers
- Appropriate footwear is required (e.g., work boots, hiking shoes) and outerwear is required for all weather conditions (e.g., cold, rain, wind)
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Available from late May to mid to late August. First three weeks are training in education/interpretation and animal handling with a Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule. The remainder of the summer is a Friday-Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule.
Benefits
- Stipend of $375/week
- Onsite, shared housing in rustic cottage
- Eight-person Science Center membership with full benefits
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Animal Care Director Lauren Moulis at . Cover letter should address your interest in applying for this position, your career goals, and how you anticipate this position will contribute to your professional development.
Volunteer
Volunteering at the Science Center presents opportunities to learn something new and meet interesting people while sharing your talents and skills.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a welcoming inclusive organization that is committed to ensuring that individuals of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome and respected. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era/Disabled Veteran status, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please contact our Human Resources and Finance Manager, Bonnie Baker, , with any employment related questions.
