Internship Opportunities

Description

Peace Valley Nature Center is offering a paid summer internship for a motivated student interested in conservation, citizen science, and environmental education. The Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center are seeking a Summer Program Assistant to help develop, coordinate, and support citizen science initiatives  across the Nature Center’s 750-acre preserve in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Working alongside PVNC staff, the intern will assist with planning and implementing projects such as wildlife monitoring, native plant  and animal inventories,  and community participation programs.

Responsibilities  will also include helping collect and organize field data and supporting public engagement efforts that connect visitors with conservation science. This position provides valuable hands-on experience in field research, conservation practices, and environmental education in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Peace Valley Nature Center features 14 miles of hiking trails, diverse native habitats, a public nature center, and is designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Interns will also have opportunities to visit sister nature centers and complete an independent research or work project during the internship.

Position Details

Location: Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 N. Chapman Rd., Doylestown, PA

Position: 1 Full-Time Paid Internship

Duration: 10–12 weeks (mid-May or June through mid- to late August 2026)

Schedule: 35–40 hours per week, including one weekend day

Compensation: $10.00 per hour

Qualifications

Applicants should have knowledge of native flora and fauna of the region  and have completed at least two years of college in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, or a related field. Candidates must be self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.

This internship is ideal for students looking to gain practical experience in field ecology, conservation, and community-based environmental programming.To apply, please submit our internship application  and a one-page cover letter  describing your current career interests and why you are applying for this internship. Our application can be downloaded here:

Please return application and cover letter  by March 28, 2026 to Kelly Joslin, Director Naturalist

Peace Valley Nature Center

170 N. Chapman Rd. Doylestown, PA 18901 kjoslin@buckscounty.org