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National Wildlife Federation · 2 months ago

DaRin Butz Foundation NWF Sea Turtle & Manatee Intern, Pinellas County

Tampa, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

The National Wildlife Federation, founded in 1936, is America's largest grassroots conservation organization. They are seeking a part-time intern to assist with sea turtle and manatee conservation efforts, focusing on educational outreach and wildlife-friendly lighting initiatives along the Florida Gulf Coast.

Management Information SystemsNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Create and facilitate educational outreach materials about sea turtles and manatee as assigned

Assist with development and design of wildlife friendly lighting display

Contact (email, phone, in-person) hardware stores, visitor centers, and other coastal businesses to promote wildlife friendly lighting displays

Engage targeted stakeholders with educational resources and online tools

Join regular partner meetings to discuss lighting ordinance changes

Attend relevant meetings and conferences

Draft content for social media, blogs, op-eds and other venues to promote sea turtle conservation

Shadow partners for sea turtle monitoring and lighting assessments

Review lighting ordinances

Participate in the Manatee Awareness Coalition

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Wildlife conservationOutreachEngagementMarine scienceWritten communicationPublic speakingOrganizational skillsSelf-motivationIndependent work

Required

Permanent address in one of NWF's working states and be based in the Tampa Bay region

Create and facilitate educational outreach materials about sea turtles and manatee as assigned

Assist with development and design of wildlife friendly lighting display

Contact (email, phone, in-person) hardware stores, visitor centers, and other coastal businesses to promote wildlife friendly lighting displays

Engage targeted stakeholders with educational resources and online tools

Join regular partner meetings to discuss lighting ordinance changes

Attend relevant meetings and conferences

Draft content for social media, blogs, op-eds and other venues to promote sea turtle conservation

Shadow partners for sea turtle monitoring and lighting assessments

Review lighting ordinances

Participate in the Manatee Awareness Coalition

Other duties as assigned

Willingness to work on a flexible schedule of 20-30 hrs/ week, including evenings and occasional weekends during the Spring Semester

Able to speak clearly and comfortably with diverse audiences (government employees, coastal businesses, general public, home owners)

Organized, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision

Comfortable working outside for several hours at a time in Florida heat and humidity

Possess good verbal and written communication skills, and comfortable using standard computer programs, and communication devices

Reliable and professional

Have a general understanding of wildlife conservation

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to use personal vehicle for travel to sites to conduct outreach with target audience

Willingness to use personal computer and/cell phone

Preferred

Florida Resident

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution and completed at least 2 years of college education, in a related field of study (biology, marine science, environmental policy, science education, communication, or similar fields)

Outreach and engagement facilitation

Wildlife Biology

Written communications

Coordinating, scheduling, and independent work