Indiana Phenology Offers Spring Internship

Indiana Phenology Spring Internship
Application deadline: Jan 20th, 11:59 pm EST

Are you (or someone you know) looking for an internship? We are still accepting applications for our spring internship positions.

To apply: Send a resume, letter of interest and an unofficial transcript to info@indianaphenology.org, with “Spring Internship” in the email subject line. In the letter, please indicate your project preference and explain your interest in the position.

Position Details:
Are you passionate about the environment? Do you care about the impacts of climate change? Do you want to gain experience working with a nonprofit organization? Then this internship is for you.

Indiana Phenology is a young nonprofit that engages individuals, schools and groups in documenting seasonal changes (aka phenology) in common native plants in Indiana, helping researchers study the impacts of a changing environment on people and ecosystems. Each year we work with around six interns.

Spring interns will work closely with the executive director on a project related to our core programs. Interns also assist with maintaining our social media presence, and collect weekly observations at a field site of their choice.

Schoolyard Phenology Project: The intern will assist in hosting a spring student research forum for students participating in our Schoolyard Phenology program. Additional projects may include designing educational materials, curriculum development and engaging schools in our programs.

Backyard Observers Project: The intern will help maintain communication with Backyard Observers, create educational resources and will assist with planning and presenting virtual workshops.

Phenology Trail Project: The intern assists with all aspects of our phenology trail program. Task will include outreach to potential partner sites, designing promotional material, and assisting with planning and presenting virtual workshops and training.

Each part-time, unpaid position is for 15-20 hours per week. Hours are flexible with work done remotely. The ideal applicant is hard working, independent and creative, with strong communication skills. Love of nature is a must. Spring internship runs Feb – May.

To apply: Send a resume, letter of interest and an unofficial transcript to info@indianaphenology.org, with “Spring Internship” in the email subject line. In the letter, please indicate your project preference and explain your interest in the position.

Application deadline: Jan 20, 2022 11:59pm EST.