Careers and Internships

Careers and Internships in Conservation

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wildlands Conservancy team and budding our shared vision of:

A Lehigh Valley and Lehigh River Watershed that contain expansive natural areas, connected green spaces, healthy waterways and an enlightened community where people embrace conservation and sustainability.

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SEASONAL
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

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INTERNSHIPS

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FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply —
diversity, equity and inclusion is in our nature.

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Seasonal Employment

Whether you’re looking to start a career in conservation and are looking to be equipped with the skillset to work outside, or you already have experience working outdoors, our seasonal positions are perfect opportunities for passionate educators and outdoor enthusiasts.

Our seasonal employees create lasting connections to nature and educate the next generation of environmental stewards in the region we call our backyard- the Lehigh Valley.

Wildlands Conservancy is accepting applications for a Part-Time Environmental Educator to be part of a dynamic team that educates the community about the importance of being stewards of the natural world.

Send application to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

Salary: $12/Hour | Deadline for submission: Rolling

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Wildlands Conservancy is accepting applications for a Seasonal Environmental Educator to be part of a dynamic team that assists with educating the community about the importance of being stewards of the natural world.

Send application to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

Salary $8.50/Hour | Deadline for submission: Rolling

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Wildlands Conservancy is accepting applications for a Outdoor Recreation Guide 1 to be part of a dynamic team that will guide students and the community on the Lehigh River and canal, educating participants on the importance of being stewards of our natural world.

Send application to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

Salary $12.50/Hour | Deadline for submission: Rolling

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Wildlands Conservancy is accepting applications for a Outdoor Recreation Guide 2 to be part of a dynamic team that will lead students and the community on the Lehigh River and canal, educating participants on the importance of being stewards of our natural world.

Send application to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

Salary $14.00/Hour | Deadline for submission: Rolling

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Internships for College Credits

Kickstart a career in conservation with an internship from Wildlands Conservancy!

Our internships are for students who are currently enrolled in programs studying or majoring in environmental science, education, and related fields. We work with you to tailor your internship to your curricular needs.

Our interns have gone onto lifelong careers in conservation and to furthering their education.

Art Interns will assist in providing instruction and preparing crafts and activities for various informal education
programs, prepare an internship project related to your school’s curriculum, and gain skills supervising kids.

Internships require completion of at least one year towards a B.S. or B.A. in a related field and successful completion of the required clearances below.

Send resume to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Animal Care Interns will assist with the professional, science-based care and maintenance of Wildlands Conservancy’s education animals, prepare and preform an internship project related to your school’s curriculum, and grow your education animal handling capabilities to equip you for a career in environmental education.

Internships require completion of at least one year towards a B.S. or B.A. in a related field and successful completion of the required clearances below.

Send resume to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Conservation Interns will will assist the Conservation department with water quality monitoring, and data management, habitat restoration projects, GIS mapping, species inventories, conduct field surveys of conservancy land, provide administrative support to staff scientists, and/or prepare and preform an internship project related to your school’s curriculum.

Internships require completion of at least one year towards a B.S. or B.A. in a related field and successful completion of the required clearances below.

Send resume to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Education Intern will assist in the presentation of a vast array of hands-on, nature-based programming including summer camps, prepare and preform an internship project related to your school’s curriculum, and equip yourself with the skills necessary to kickstart a career working with children.

Internships require completion of at least one year towards a B.S. or B.A. in a related field and successful completion of the required clearances below.

Send resume to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Outdoor Recreation Intern will assist with safely and professionally guiding a variety of outdoor recreation programs including canoeing, biking, hiking, and more; prepare and preform an internship project related to your school’s curriculum, and equip yourself with the outdoor recreation skills necessary to kickstart a career in an outdoor field.

Internships require completion of at least one year towards a B.S. or B.A. in a related field and successful completion of the required clearances below.

Send resume to: humanresources@wildlandspa.org

Human Resources
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Full-Time Opportunities

Our full-time positions are impactful and meaningful positions that advance the permanent protection of open spaces in the region, connect people to the outdoors, and steward our natural resources to ensure that the future generations to come get to experience nature, too.

There currently are no full-time opportunities. Please check back later!

Required Clearances

If you are applying for a seasonal or part-time employment in our Education department, as well as an internship or volunteer position, please be aware that the following clearances are required before you will be able to work.

  • Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Clearance

Apply for clearances for employment HERE.

Apply for clearances for internships or to volunteer HERE.

If you have a question about an opportunity with us, please contact us.