Overview
Naturalist Interns staff nature centers and lead environmental education and interpretive programs in the Vail, Colorado area. This is a full-time, seasonal position during which Naturalists develop skills and knowledge in Rocky Mountain ecology, environmental education, nature interpretation, public speaking, and conservation efforts. Naturalist Interns will take part in NAI’s Certified Interpretive Guiding course and other extensive training throughout their experience.
Naturalist Interns operate and maintain a variety of nature centers:
Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon
Vail Nature Center in Vail’s Ford Park
Nature Discovery Center atop Vail Mountain
Additionally, Naturalists plan and present public programs at these and several other partner locations, through programs such as:
Nature walks and hikes
Campfire talks
Early childhood programs
US Forest Service outreach
Walking Mountains is a nonprofit whose mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education. Visit www.walkingmountains.org for information about Walking Mountains, full job description, and to apply.
About Walking Mountains Science Center - Avon, CO
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
