Environmental Education Interns

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is offering multiple Environmental Education Internships working with our award-winning Summer Discovery Camp Program.

All positions include opportunities for immersive, hands-on experiential learning and exploration in diverse habitats around Nantucket Island. These positions provide space to share passion and knowledge in marine science, environmental studies, experiential education, and more to youth on Nantucket.

The Environmental Education interns, work alongside the Camp and Youth Engagement Director and the Camp and Youth Engagement Coordinator, are responsible for virtually all facets of the Summer Discovery Camp Program including educational lesson design and instruction, co-leading weekly camp groups and field trips, discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, and nature-based crafts and games. This is a fantastic, immersive experience for students and recent graduates interested in environmental education or who are interested in careers in environmental science, outreach and education, marine science, and natural history.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Have some degree of experience with environmental education, natural history, natural sciences, or education course which may include coursework, internship, volunteering, lab work, etc. with at least two years of college experience.
• At least 19 years old, preference given to those 21 years and older
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have naturalist skills and/or experience as an environmental educator
• Have experience working with children of multiple ages
• Have CPR and First Aid Certification, or willing to be certified by the start of the internship
• Lifeguarding Certified, or willing to be certified by the start of the internship
• Have a valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record with at least 2 years of driving experience
• Able to pass a safe driving test to be qualified to drive company vehicles to outbound field trips
• Excited to share their passion for science and nature with children through creative lesson planning
• Confident in leading groups of children in the outdoors, including beach and aquatic environments, in a fun and safe way
• Comfortable working independently, initiating activities, coordinating with co-instructors, and maintains a positive attitude in challenging situations

Compensation

• This is a paid internship at $15 per hour.

Note: The deadline for Environmental Education Internship applications is March 1, 2026.