K-12 Environmental Education Assistant Intern jobs in United States
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University of Michigan · 1 day ago

K-12 Environmental Education Assistant Intern

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

The University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) is offering a summer internship focused on K-12 environmental education. Interns will lead field trips, develop sustainability activities for youth, and engage with the community to promote stewardship and learning about the natural world.

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Responsibilities

Lead K-12 field trips and other youth environmental education and place based learning
Develop and implement nature based and sustainability activities for youth
Track program participation, create surveys and learn program administration skills
Collaborate to create content utilizing data collected and mapped on site, in order to foster connections between people, plants and the planet
Promote stewardship and relationship building with the natural world through interactive engagement and experiential learning

Qualification

K-12 educationEnvironmental educationProgram administrationNature-based activitiesFlexible schedule

Required

Applicants must have one year of experience enrolled in a college or university by the internship start date. Recent college graduates who earned a degree in December 2025 or are planning to earn a degree by May 2026 are eligible to apply
This position may require a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record check in order to operate MBGNA vehicles
This position requires a background check in order to work with minors according to Children on Campus policy
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must have a flexible schedule with weekend and evening availability

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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