wildlife internships

Piedmont Wildlife Center’s paid Wildlife Internship is a part-time opportunity in North Carolina for individuals 18 and older interested in animal care, wildlife education, and working with an environmental nonprofit.

This internship runs a minimum of 12 weeks at 20 hours per week. Most hours occur during regular business hours, with occasional weekend opportunities. Start and end dates are flexible.

  • Spring Application Deadline: December 15th (stipend of $2,200)

    Start Date: Late January/Early February

    End Date: 1st or 2nd week in May

  • Summer Application Deadline: February 15th (stipend of $2,200)

    Start Date: 3rd or 4th week in May

    End Date: 1st or 2nd week in August

  • Fall Application Deadline: July 15th

    Start Date: 1st week in September

    End Date: 4th week in November

    Stipend for Wildlife Education: $2200

    Stipend for Wildlife Project Management: $4000

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many internship spots are available each season?

    • We typically accept up to 2 interns in the Fall and Spring, and up to 3 interns in the Summer.

  • Can I apply for multiple seasons and extend the internship?

    • This internship is designed so that you will be able to learn and gain proficiency in everything it has to offer in one season. While you are welcome to apply as many times as you would like, your experience would not be significantly enhanced by extending the internship past one season.

  • How soon after submitting my application should I expect to hear back with a decision?

    • We usually begin reviewing applications the week of the application deadline. Applicants selected for interviews can expect an invitation 2-3 business days after the deadline.

  • How does the stipend work?

    • Accepted interns receive half of the stipend at the start of the internship, and half at the end of the internship.

  • How does scheduling work?

    • Schedules are flexible and are designed to accommodate each intern’s availability. Some interns opt for fewer days per week with longer shifts, while others are here more days per week with shorter shifts. To fully experience everything the internship has to offer, we recommend that interns have at least 2 shifts each week that are 5 or more hours long.

  • Is there any previous experience needed to apply?

    • No. While previous experience with animal husbandry, wildlife monitoring, data collection, or environmental education may be helpful, this internship is open to anyone interested in learning more about wildlife conservation.

Capstone Projects

Each intern has the opportunity develop, plan, and implement an original capstone project of their choosing. The projects are designed to benefit Piedmont Wildlife Center while also giving interns the chance to learn new skills or put existing ones into practice.

PAST CAPSTONE PROJECTS

 
 
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