HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP
The Wolf Conservation Center is pleased to offer the opportunity for high school interns to gain experience in wildlife conservation and education. Wolf Conservation Center Interns will participate in the daily operational activities of a forward-thinking and continually growing 25-year-old organization.
The WCC High School Internship program is designed to introduce students to the fields of education and advocacy, as applied to the WCC and its mission. The high school internship runs from May—June and is an unpaid internship opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years of age and a senior in high school
- Must enjoy working outdoors.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the profession (i.e. must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outside in all seasons/weather, stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.).
- Preference is given to students pursuing a career in a related field.
- Ability to work onsite at the WCC.
TO APPLY:
To apply for our internship please submit the internship application digitally through the WCC’s Volunteer and Intern portal, Better Impact, along with 3 references. If you have any questions please reach out to the WCC Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@nywolf.org. The application period begins on January 1st and the deadline for applications is March 1st . Our Intern and Volunteer Coordinator will review all applicants after the deadline has passed and will reach out via email if they are interested in moving forward. Please note: the WCC does not offer housing or transportation for interns.
We will not offer high school internships in 2025.
COLLEGE INTERNSHIP
Note: The college internship will resume in Summer 2025. There will be no Fall 2025 internship.
The WCC offers Spring, Summer, and Fall term internship opportunities for college students. Wolf Conservation Center Interns will participate in the daily operational activities of a forward-thinking and continually growing 25-year-old organization. The WCC College Internship program is designed to introduce students to the fields of education, operations, and research, as applied to the WCC and its mission.
The Summer term runs from June - August, with applications opening on January 1st and a deadline of March 31st. The Fall term runs from September—December, with applications for the fall term opening on March 1st and a deadline of June 30th. The Spring term runs from January—May, with applications opening on September 1st and a deadline of December 31st. This is a paid internship opportunity, with students earning $16.50 per hour for all hours worked.
The application period for summer interns has closed.
The WCC does not offer housing for interns. All interns are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from the WCC.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants are required to be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the profession (i.e. must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outside in all seasons/weather, stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.)
- Preference is given to students pursuing a career in a related field.
- Ability to work primarily onsite at the WCC.
TO APPLY:
To apply for our internships please submit the internship application digitally through the WCC’s Volunteer and Intern portal, Better Impact. Please upload your resume, letter of interest, and 3 references through the same application portal, or send via email to the WCC Intern and Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@nywolf.org. The WCC Intern and Volunteer Coordinator will review all applicants after each deadline has passed and will reach out via email if they are interested in moving forward.
Please note: the WCC does not offer housing or transportation for interns.
The WCC is an equal opportunity organization and is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, WCC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identity or transgender status, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, domestic partner or familial status, marital status, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, salary history, veteran status or active military service, citizenship status, disability, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of service, as well as the use of all WCC facilities. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated