Natural Resources Intern

Duke Farms is a leader in environmental stewardship and inspires visitors to become informed stewards of the land. It is a place of education, enjoyment and research that enhances the environmental health of the region. Through the beauty of its natural setting, the diversity of its wildlife, and the scope and quality of its educational programs, demonstrations, and research, Duke Farms inspires people to adopt the attitude of stewardship, protect the earth, and start building a more sustainable future.

Internships with Duke Farms provide education, training, and practical work experience to prepare interns for a career in their respective fields, while also gaining valuable skills such as communication, working with a team or cohort, problem-solving, and experience working in a nonprofit setting. Additionally, Duke Farms will provide several professional development opportunities where interns will be able to choose options that best fit their needs such as resume and cover letter building, public speaking, professional and personal branding, an overview on nonprofits, and networking opportunities in their related fields.  

The Natural Resources Intern will assist the Duke Farms Stewardship Team in achieving departmental goals which aim to establish healthy natural systems that benefit and promote native flora and fauna by assisting in the management of natural areas through invasive species removal and installation of native plant populations while maintaining and improving the balance between ecological and human-oriented property features