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Description
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care.
AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Most of the animals that arrive at the AWCC become permanent residents and will always have a home here.
Overview of Naturalist – Internship
Full time, Summer seasonal, paid @ $14/hr. A Naturalist Intern’s primary responsibility is assisting the year-round education team in all interpretation, educational programming, and tours both at AWCC and off site. This position is designed for college students, recent graduates, or career changing individuals interested in working in this field regardless of relation to their degree path.
In this position, interns will have the opportunity to gain experience and skills relative to position duties, and cross train on animal care duties and procedures. Workdays and hours assigned by Director of Education will vary by week; full 40 hours and 5 days per week, maximum 8 hours per day.
Positions are available beginning in May and ending in September.
The deadline to submit an application for all internship opportunities is Saturday, January 31, 2026.
