Become an Intern

Learn, participate, engage!

Wilton Wildlife is dedicated to training the next generation of environmental professionals by providing valuable environmental experiences. We offer many internship opportunities including paid, unpaid, and college credit options.

Interns work closely in a small team with our education staff to learn the skills of environmental education from development through implementation. There are also opportunities to participate in conservation and outdoor recreation projects while engaging with the local community.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT-FUNDED 12 MONTH INTERNSHIP POSITION

March 2026-March 2027

Are you interested in a year-long internship opportunity? This project is supported with funding from the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund. The Park and Trail Partnership Grants are administered by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. This position will spend time primarily with Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Moreau Lake State Park and Big Bend Preserve.

This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week with pay of $16/hour. There is a possibility that housing can be provided at no cost. A vehicle is required, but mileage for work-use is reimbursed at the market-rate.

This grant-funded internship is targeted to candidates who are from communities that are underrepresented in the field of environmental education and conservation work.

Environmental Education:
-Presenting programs and assisting in development of new programs at WWPP, NYS OPRHP State Parks such as Moreau Lake SP and the Big Bend Preserve
-Assisting with daily preparation of student activity materials, including cleanup and storage
-Handling animals as part of instruction and assisting with care

Conservation and Recreation:
-Participating in stewardship activities including trail maintenance and invasive species removals
-Participating in citizen science studies such as American Woodcock surveys, FrogWatch USA
-Planning, preparing and participating in recreation events such as Moonlight Hikes, Winter Recreational Rentals, Wildlife Festival and NatureFest

General Tasks:
-Greeting and communicating information to visitors
-staffing the Welcome Cabin
-Maintaining kiosks by stocking maps and updating flyers to bulletin boards
-Office tasks such as answering phones, program registrations, promotion and social media

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and one professional reference to info@wiltonpreserve.org. Applications are on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2026 INTERN POSITIONS

We have several unpaid, for-credit internship opportunities to work with our education staff.  Our interns help present programs for school groups and other programs at the Preserve & Park.  This includes our summer camp field trips and travelling programs, Preschool Pond Exploration, Wellness Walks, Nature Crafts, Nature Walks, and other public programs. 

The major responsibilities of the interns are to present indoor and outdoor environmental education programs for the general public, specific groups and elementary school classes.  Secondary opportunities are (1) participation in conservation projects relating to the habitats and species of the Saratoga Sand Plains and (2) participation on trail work and support of the recreational programs.

This is a part-time internship that can range from 5 - 20 hours per week. Interns can arrange for school credit. This internship is suitable for all college majors looking for internship credit opportunities.

Environmental Education

• Developing and reviewing lesson plans

• Organizing and prepping program supplies

• Presenting educational programs on trails and in classrooms

Conservation

• Karner blue butterfly restoration efforts: seed collecting, lupine planting

• Citizen Science: Woodcock, Blanding’s turtle, FrogWatch USA

• Invasive water chestnut removal with Capital Mohawk PRISM

General

• Maintaining kiosks by stocking maps and updating flyers to bulletin

• Organizing educational supplies

• Keeping intern computer files organized and up-to-date

To Apply: Please send a resume and a cover letter with a brief description of why you are interested in this position to info@wiltonpreserve.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

INTERN EXPERIENCES

Intern Kate, 2022 - I loved my time here at WWPP. I’ve gained so much confidence in myself and my public speaking abilities, and with support and guidance from the staff my skills as an educator and as an effective member of a workplace team have grown too. After only a few months I’ve been able to write and teach my own programs, lead hikes and community walks, and take part in conservation projects like Frog Watch and American Woodcock surveying. As an environmental education intern, not only do I get to share information about our local ecosystems with students and community members, I’ve also learned to identify plants and bird and frog calls on my own, and how every aspect of the environment is intertwined, and personally that has been incredibly valuable. Being able to interact with wildlife, and share those experiences, has given me a much greater appreciation for the world around me, and has allowed me to narrow my academic focus towards this new passion.