Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Delaware State Parks Internship Program

 Delaware State Parks Internship Program

The Delaware State Parks Internship Program provides opportunities for qualified students and career-focused graduates to apply learned theory and experience to practical situations and to observe an organization first-hand. A quality field experience facilitates and enhances educational and vocational processes. The Delaware State Parks Internship Program is a training program that provides practical work experience and valuable training in the many and varied careers in the state park system. Interns in the program engage in education, management, administration, and environmental stewardship activities to increase and promote the environmental awareness of our visitors.

Interns apply for a specific position and are assigned to a specific site with a field expert who will mentor and supervise the intern’s activities. Interns are expected to work closely with the field expert to design an individual plan detailing duties and requirements including: daily schedules, responsibilities and length of the internship.

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS INCLUDE:

Urban parks to beaches and woodlands to rolling hills – opportunities to develop hands on
skills and enjoy outdoor wonders.
• Environmental Education and Research
• Environmental Stewardship
• Outdoor Summer Camps
• Park Management and Operations
• Research and Policy
• Outdoor Skills
• Historical Collections, Interpretation, Archeology
• Brandywine Zoo Education
• Brandywine Zoo Animal Care

BENEFITS:

• Stipend payment
• Supplemental accident insurance
• Housing available at no fee (COVID-19 contingent and limited availability- apply
early!)
• Hands-on learning experience working with field experts
• Free admission to all state parks and most state park activities
• Outstanding training