Work With Us

Woodcock Nature Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Animal Care Technician
Currently accepting applications.
Woodcock Nature Center is seeking an Animal Care Technician to work with our Ambassador Animals. The Animal Care Technician will play a crucial role in the care and well-being of our diverse collection of reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey, which contribute to Woodcock’s goals of environmental education and wildlife conservation. This position is part-time and approximately 20 hours per week. Must be 21 years or older and live within 30 minutes of the nature center. Learn more here.

High School Research Projects

Currently accepting students.

Woodcock Nature Center is looking for local high school students who are interested in research. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain valuable college experience and wish to deepen their scientific skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email to wnc@woodcocknaturecenter.org and describe your project or idea. If you don’t currently have an idea, work with our educators to craft one! Learn more here.

Summer Camp Counselors

Applications are currently closed. Check back in early 2027.

Ideal for college students who love to be outside and who enjoy working with children. We are looking for mature, self-motivated, and fun students to work with campers ages 4-12. Previous Counselors must reapply.

Questions? Email Sarah at sbreznen@woodcocknaturecenter.org or learn more here.

High School Senior Internships

Applications are currently closed.

Woodcock offers a 3-4 week unpaid work experience that typically begins in mid May and is arranged in partnership with your school. This program provides seniors with the opportunity to explore an area of interest outside of their usual class schedule. Our internship is ideal for seniors who are interested in non-profits, environmental science and education as well as outdoor work. Internship projects may include: wetland specimen collecting, program set-up, trail and ground maintenance, wood-chipping, animal care maintenance, administrative work and more. This is an unpaid program. Interested students may email a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Bradshaw at jbradshaw@woodcocknaturecenter.org.